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Analysis: EOFY won’t end the tough times for many

Inside Retail

The retail industry has cause for a touch of optimism entering the next financial year but it is unlikely that the rollercoaster ride is over for everyone. Retail sales for the first four months of 2022 are showing encouraging growth but the devil is in the detail, with the underlying driver of the increased revenue levels being inflation.

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Vertical Integration, Collection Software, and Other Trends That can Make a Brand Thrive

Retail Focus

The Guardian reported that retail sales jumped over 5% as Covid restrictions started to be eased in April 2021. This is a boon to the retail sector in the UK and it is hoped that this is a sign of the high street re-emerging. Using collection software to increase cash flow.

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7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Retail

Compliantia

Things like social media followers, website traffic, or top-line revenue (in some cases) are examples of vanity metrics. For example, focusing on top-line revenue without paying attention to profit or business spending can give you a false sense of security. In fact, even as total retail sales saw a 10.6% Final words.

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Opinion: Welcome to Walmart, where boring is beautiful

Inside Retail

It generates billions in cash flow, returns billions in dividends and share repurchases to its shareholders year in, and year out, and employs more than 2 million people. It makes investments only in energy efficiency and technology that will have a clear benefit to the bottom line. Live better.” Just how much more boring can you get?

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Retail’s Supply Chain Puzzle: Understanding And Addressing Retail Supply Chain Challenges

RetailMinded

According to a report by Maersk, 40% of retailers have wanted to increase the resilience of their supply chains since the global pandemic, which impacted businesses. Challenge 1: Accurate Demand Forecasting Challenge: One of the perennial challenges in retail is predicting customer demand accurately.