Tag Archives: inventory management

Wal-Mart’s Green Dot Program for Shelf Stocking

Posted on June 5, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported earlier, Wal-Mart has experienced some difficulties in keeping its store shelves fully stocked. To combat this problem, the retailer recently implemented a “green dot” program. Renee Dudley, reporting for Bloomberg News, notes that: “The effort Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

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Urban Outfitters Is Moving Forward on Logistics

Posted on June 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Urban Outfitters is a trendy multichannel apparel retailer. It is a big believer in the importance of logistics management in its overall strategy and its implementation. As noted by Marianne Wilson, reporting for  Chain Store Age: “Urban Outfitters’ store operations and … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Pricing in Online Retailing

Posted on May 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, many retailers frequently change their prices online — a practice known as dynamic pricing. And this tactic is becoming even more popular. According to research by Dynamite Data, a large number of retailers stepped up their use … Continue reading →

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