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Earlier this month, I was at Goldman Sachs’ Retail conference in NYC and I heard the same message multiple times from retailers of all sizes. They said that the market pressures of today’s retail environment indicate at least a “softening” … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Expecting the Unexpected – The Impact of Disasters on Retailer Profits
The impact of man-made and natural disaster situations is not often foreseeable, as their unexpected nature is the only consistent factor. And while the financial impact of physical destruction is always an issue, the hidden cost is frequently the impact … Continue reading
Seeking, Finding and Resolving Profit Leakages in Your Value Chain
When faced with the challenge of finding profit leakages in the value chain, retailers often use well-tested techniques such as exception report analysis, data mining, Excel spreadsheet analysis, hot lines, and more. While all of these techniques can deliver benefits … Continue reading
Retail Goes Back to School – Profit 101
The Back-to-School shopping season is the second biggest retail period of the year, and during this busy season, it is crucial for retailers to maximize profit opportunities. However, in a stagnant economy, growth by traditional means, such as increased sales … Continue reading