Tag Archives: inventory management

Retailer’s Best Friend Part II: The 3 Must-Use Sales Reports

For retailers, staying ahead in a competitive marketplace requires more than just offering great products; it demands insights into your sales performance. Sales reports are invaluable tools that provide essential data to optimize your retail operations. In this week’s blog, Dan shares three of the most important sales reports that every retailer must use to drive profitability and success.

Retailer’s Best Friend Part I: The 3 Must-Use Inventory Reports

Effective inventory management is the cornerstone of a successful retail business. To make well-informed decisions, reduce costs, and ensure optimal stock levels, inventory reports are indispensable. These reports offer valuable insights into your product flow, empowering you to keep your shelves well-stocked and customers satisfied. In this week’s blog, Dan shares his three most important inventory reports that every retailer must use to remain competitive and profitable.

POS or P.O.Sh!t

In the world of retail, staying competitive means staying up to date with technology. One of the most critical pieces of technology for retailers is the Point of Sale (POS) system. But a good POS system is much more than just a cash register; it’s a versatile tool that can transform your business operations. On this week’s podcast, Dan shares the many aspects of a powerful POS system and how it can empower retailers to thrive in a rapidly changing market.

Making SMART Buying Decisions: Beyond Vendor Relationships

In the world of Retail, the importance of relationships cannot be overstated. Building strong connections with vendors, suppliers, and representatives is often considered essential for success. However, too often, businesses make the mistake of basing their buying decisions solely on these relationships, sometimes to their detriment. In this week’s blog, Dan Shares why it’s crucial to stop making bad buying decisions solely based on vendor or representative “relationships” and look at a more rational and strategic approach to procurement.

How to improve your retail business by managing inventory

Every single retailer I have ever chatted with has overbought inventory at one point or another. This is a fact of life. What do you do when you have too much inventory? There are three main strategies to reduce your excess inventory as a retailer. There’s a fast strategy—most commonly associated with an inventory blowout—or […]