Operations & Management

The Retail Landscape: Challenges and the Need for Agility Imagine a retail executive staring at a dashboard of disjointed sales figures, unable to predict a sudden spike in demand for a trending product, and struggling to make sense of the chaos. This scenario captures the harsh reality of today’s

Fixed version: Introduction Imagine a retail business with shelves overflowing with unsold inventory, where storage costs eat into profits and customer demand remains a mystery, creating a challenging scenario for many retailers struggling to balance stock levels with sales performance.

In the fast-paced world of retail, where competition is fierce and margins are razor-thin, a silent crisis is costing the industry a staggering $1.73 trillion annually due to inventory distortion—a problem that includes both out-of-stocks and overstocks, representing 6.5% of global retail sales.

Understanding the U.S. Small Merchant Landscape In the heart of American communities, small merchants form the backbone of local economies, contributing significantly to job creation and cultural vitality with millions of businesses ranging from corner stores to family-run diners. These

Understanding the Inventory Challenge in Retail Today Retailers today are grappling with unprecedented volatility, as economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions cast long shadows over inventory management practices. From sudden supply chain disruptions to fluctuating consumer demand, the

In the fast-paced world of retail, where digital transformation and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping the landscape at an unprecedented rate, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams find themselves at a critical juncture. The rise of e-commerce has not only redefined how products