WHAT’S YOUR RETAIL INVENTORY STRATEGY?

 

Discover how $1.75 trillion in annual retail sales slip away due to stockouts. Learn to craft a strategic inventory plan that balances availability and efficiency. READ ARTICLE

STRATEGIC ALLOCATION IS A POWERFUL LEVER THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL PRODUCT LIFECYCLE 

 

Discover how strategic allocation empowers retailers to optimize inventory use at every stage—from planning and launch through peak sales and markdowns—to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Learn why this data-driven lever is essential for staying agile and competitive in today’s fast-evolving retail environment. READ MORE HERE

Q&A WITH OUR EXPERT PLANNING PARTNERS

 

Find out how retailers are making a new plan for their end-to-end planning systems and processes. READ ARTICLE

FLIGHT DELAYS ARE SOARING-BUT SO ARE TRAVEL RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES

Discover how the record‑high flight delays of early 2025—driven by staffing shortages, tech issues, and unpredictable weather are creating a goldmine for airport retailers. Learn how strategic product selection, targeted displays, and smart promotions can turn traveler downtime into a booming sales opportunity. Read more to see the winning formula in action HERE.

INVENTORY… A PERPETUAL PROBLEM? OR NEW OPPORTUNITY?

Inventory management may feel like a never‑ending headache, but grocers who master perpetual inventory accuracy can unlock major profit gains and loyal customers by leveraging real-time data insights. Discover how clean data, smart tech, and change‑savvy teams can turn your inventory from a cost burden into a competitive advantage HERE.

MEET SOME OF OUR EXPERTS

Alain Krakirian

Brad Eckhart

Brian Greene

Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski, Vice Chair

Elizabeth Elliott, Board Chair

Jon Beck, CEO

Kate Gorman

Melissa Boone

Richard Pedott

Stuart Leighty

Stuart Tattum

Susan Riley

SOME OF WHAT WE DO

MERCHANDISING & CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

  • Assortment Management
  • Buying
  • Category Management
  • Market & Product Development
  • Merchandise Operations Management
  • Pricing & Promotion Management
  • Purchase Order Management

PLANNING & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

  • Allocation
  • Assortment & Item Planning
  • Demand Planning
  • Forecasting 
  • Merchandise Planning
  • Open to Buy
  • Replenishment
  • Supply Chain Planning

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