The Retail Line Review: A Better Approach to Category Management
A line review should be much more than a meeting where buyers and vendors discuss new products. Done correctly, a retail line review is a comprehensive examination of a [...]
10 Ways Retailers Can Improve Gross Margin Without Raising Prices Across the Board
When retailers face margin pressure, raising prices can appear to be the simplest solution.It rarely should be the only solution.Strong retail margin management considers the entire merchandising model. Here are [...]
What Is a Fractional Chief Merchandising Officer—and When Does a Retailer Need One?
A strong merchandising organization can be one of a retailer’s greatest competitive advantages. But not every retailer needs—or is ready to hire—a full-time Chief Merchandising Officer.That is where a Fractional [...]
