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Blog: Merchandise Planning

An illustrative image representing a retailer's journey from manual spreadsheets to strategic inventory management, highlighting the concept of Open to Buy (OTB) as a data-driven approach to optimize inventory, improve cash flow, and enhance profitability.

A Pro Retailer’s 5-Step Guide to Mastering Open to Buy

Many businesses grapple with pricing missteps, potentially leaving money on the table or dealing with excess inventory. But what if you could precisely pinpoint where your pricing strategy falls short and make confident adjustments?

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Merchandise Planning & Forecasting during the tariff changes

Merchandise Planning & Forecasting during the tariff changes

In the face of ongoing tariff uncertainty and fluctuating supply chains agile sales planning and forecasting are more critical than ever, requiring us to move beyond traditional methods to adapt quickly and make smarter decisions.

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How do you measure/apply Stock Turn to stores that have not been open for a full year

How do you measure/apply Stock Turn to stores that have not been open for a full year

It's not every day that I get stumped by a GOOD question from a customer, but it's extra fun for me: How do you measure/apply Stock Turn to stores that have not been open for a full year (this also applies to Comp Stores that have turned Comp mid-year)

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The everyday variety of Merchandise Planning methods and techniques

The everyday variety of Merchandise Planning methods and techniques

The everyday variety of Merchandise Planning methods and techniques out there is really FUN to deal with! And here are just a few solutions; each required its’ own blend of user interviewing and needs discovery, retail industry knowledge, and creative problem-solving. It’s like solving a complex, interlocking puzzle every time. Live, while people are watching.

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