Thought Provoking Consulting3 min3 Ways to Optimise Merch Planning processes to boost efficiency and effectivenessGiven the fast-paced nature of the retail industry, Merchandise Planning has always been intense, with teams battling to keep to tight...
Richard Hyman2 minPhysical shopping – second class citizen?We all know online retailing is the key growth channel and this is where there is increasing focus in planning and investment. However,...
Thought Provoking Consulting2 minData Science & Human Knowledge: A Powerful Formula for Forecasting DemandAt the dawn of retail forecasting, merchandisers were reliant on “gut feel” to make decisions - how they felt a product would sell likely...
Thought Provoking Consulting3 minTired of spreadsheets? Time to invest in more dynamic solutions for your merch planning teams.Has the time come to move away from spreadsheets to more dynamic solutions?
Thought Provoking Consulting3 minAre You Prepared for Winter Markdown?Winter Markdown is arguably the most important to get right. For success, there are 4 key questions you must consider.
Thought Provoking Consulting2 minDemanding good stock allocation While Covid has impacted most aspects of life, non-essential retail has especially struggled having faced months of store closures....
Richard Hyman2 minChristmas cancelled?Much of non-essential retail’s 2020 profit had already been wiped out. The latest lockdown will put paid to the rest, and more. Not so...
Thought Provoking Consulting2 minInterim new normalWhatever tomorrow may bring, we know it will definitely not look like today, or yesterday. Retail is a granular business where planning...