The busiest retail season of them all, the holidays, is just around the corner and this year, the trends impacting suppliers, consumers, and retailers alike are wild. For starters, there’s a massive labor shortage for retail workers, which impacts everything from price to in-store execution. Then, there’s rising inflation squeezing consumers’ wallets. How shoppers and
For retail suppliers, it can be nearly impossible to control how inventory shows up on the sales floor unless they have a partner that can go into each store location, make necessary changes, and report back. That’s why third-party retail merchandising firms are such a crucial piece of the sales puzzle. The right merchandising partner
As we approach key store resets and promotions for back-to-college and upcoming seasonal sets, it is important to keep the basics in mind – getting your set right from the beginning prepares you for an entire season of successful sales. Businesses face new challenges from a strained labor market and inflation. It is important to
Scan-based trading (SBT) has seen an uptick in popularity, with many retailers seeing it as an approach to increase their stability. As retailers continue to look upon scan-based trading as a favorable stocking strategy, there is a growing opportunity for direct-to-consumer businesses and emerging brands to take advantage. SBT can be a great way for
Having a retail merchandising partner is one of the best ways to maximize in-store sales in 2022. In another year of retail uncertainty with rising inflation, increasing consumer uncertainty, and lingering supply chain issues, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to how inventory is moving in and out of your brick-and-mortar retail partners.
How much does visual merchandising really impact sales? Turns out, a lot. Even with the rise in online shopping and curbside delivery, in-store shopping at physical retail locations isn’t going away anytime soon and brands would be well-served to make sure their brick-and-mortar merchandising strategies and plans are solid. Let’s dive into why it’s so
Despite an increasingly online world, in-store retail purchases are still thriving, making in-store execution crucial to suppliers’ success. Merchandising partners, like Retail Merchandising Services (RMS) can help brands make sure that their in-store inventory is stocked, set, and priced correctly to maximize sales. Why engage a third-party merchandiser though? Shouldn’t the inventory be taken care
As we enter 2022, retail brands that want to be successful in another year of change will pay extra attention to their supply chain, in-store audits and resets, and the impact of the labor shortage has on their inventory. 2022 Retail Trends The challenges that plagued 2020 and 2021, like supply chain issues and a
Maximize brick and mortar sales through improved store execution. Hiring an experienced 3rd party merchandising company allows brands personalized attention to their products inside every door. Improving store execution is the lowest-hanging fruit to drive more sales. Products get placed incorrectly or do not make it to the salesfloor timely, promotional displays and endcaps are
Can you feel the excitement in the air? The calendar flipped to November first and we can already taste the peppermint. Consumers, retailers, and suppliers are already poised to dive headfirst into another unique holiday season. But even with shipping delays, the persistence of Covid-19, and economic shifts, the outlook is eager and bright this
