Software as a service (or SaaS) for retail can make especially good sense for small and mid-sized companies.
Pop-up retail is an aging trend that holds strong appeal for agile businesses of all kinds, from edgy entrepreneurs to very big companies.
E-commerce is forcing big brick-and-mortar retailers to rethink the value their stores offer consumers, with important implications for the entire industry.
Multi-channel retailers can use Distributed Order Management systems to locate inventory and manage the fulfillment process across channels.
Sustainable apparel and footwear will be easier to identify and buy, thanks to the new Higg Index from the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.
Demand forecasting for fashion merchandise presents six challenges. Five measures can improve forecast accuracy, and hedging on buys can reduce markdowns.
Retail systems and in-store technologies lag behind the fast-changing expectations of tech-savvy customers. What retailers must do to stay competitive.
Mobile commerce for the 2012 holidays: Shoppers’ use of smartphones and tablet computers will outpace the readiness of most retailers.
Software for apparel and footwear manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Jesta I.S. provides the Vision Suite for an industry in flux.
Sourcing software helps apparel brands and retailers manage the processes of outsourcing finished-goods production. Vision Sourcing and Demand offers the flexibility brand owners need.
Markdowns caused by excess inventory reduce both revenue and profit for apparel and footwear retailers. Download 27 ideas for fixing the causes of excess inventory.
Mobile business intelligence offers big benefits for some retailers, but interviews with 13 store managers reveal bi-polar attitudes.
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