Is Product Information Management Software Part of PLM?
by Surefront on May 26, 2023 10:03:43 AM
You didn't get into the retail industry in hopes of spending weeks tracking down product data. However, as customer expectations continue to rise, your retail team's success will be determined by their ability to communicate accurate product information. Ready for step 1? Choosing the …
Luxury Brands Struggle with Product Quality
by Surefront on May 5, 2023 8:48:34 AM
Global inflation has luxury companies in a challenging limbo. The annual inflation rate in the U.S. was around 5% last year, following a 6.5% rise the year prior and a 7% hike in 2021. Middle and low income consumers are struggling to pay for even the most basic goods.
Centralized Product Data vs “Going with the Flow”
by Surefront on Apr 28, 2023 9:14:00 AM
Retail used to be an industry led by gut. Product information management tools weren’t even on our radar just two decades ago. Crucial business decisions –– like the way retailers sourced inventory, which suppliers they partnered with, how they merchandised goods, and more –– were dri …
The ROI of Happy Retail Employees
by Surefront on Apr 20, 2023 11:13:36 AM
The employee retention rate in retail is unprecedentedly low. The “quit rate” in US retail and hospitality are the highest of any industry, outpacing that of the US as a whole by over 70 percent. But retail teams don’t just need to factor in the cost of losing a frontline retail emplo …
What Is "Contextual Chat Messaging?"
by Surefront on Apr 14, 2023 8:53:23 AM
Retail teams need to communicate far more than your average business. To bring a single product to market, manufacturers need to confirm product measurements, shipping weight, components, pricing, and more. Without the right customer relationship management (CRM) platform in place, th …
Product Showcases Can Make or Break Your Business
by Surefront on Apr 7, 2023 10:19:35 AM
We often talk about product showcases in terms of B2C businesses. Customer-facing retail businesses do need to know how to showcase a product effectively; but it is equally, if not more important, for B2B companies to master the fine art of product showcasing. The reason? Suppliers op …
Retailers Break the Mold by Targeting Gen X
by Jasmine Glasheen on Mar 31, 2023 9:37:36 AM
Generation X shopping habits are rarely called into question. So, the need for accurate product data to target them is often overlooked. Generation X age range is between 43 to 58 years old. Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen X-ers are firmly sandwiched between headline-grabbing Boomers …
The Formula for Increasing Retailers’ Speed to Market, Part 3
by Surefront on Mar 29, 2023 3:42:56 PM
Surefront is a Unified Product Collaboration Platform with PIM, CRM, and PLM solutions. It's a centralized data home where stakeholders can freely share product information and assign access permissions. Most integrations are supported in Surefront, but none are needed. Our articles o …
The Formula for Increasing Retailers’ Speed to Market, Part 2
by Surefront on Mar 29, 2023 3:41:59 PM
Surefront is a Unified Product Collaboration Platform with PIM, CRM, and PLM solutions. It's a centralized data home where stakeholders can freely share product information and assign access permissions. Most integrations are supported in Surefront, but none are needed. Our articles o …
Is Luxury Retail Immune to Speed to Market Woes?
by Surefront on Mar 9, 2023 9:26:04 AM
Surefront is a Unified Product Collaboration Platform with PIM, CRM, and PLM solutions. It's a centralized data home where stakeholders can freely share product information and assign access permissions. Most integrations are supported in Surefront, but none are needed. Our articles o …
The Fashion Trend Cycle Favors the Bold
by Surefront on Mar 3, 2023 11:49:39 AM
Surefront is a Unified Product Collaboration Platform with PIM, CRM, and PLM solutions. It's a centralized data home where stakeholders can freely share product information and assign access permissions. Most integrations are supported in Surefront, but none are needed. Our articles o …
Is Logomania the Enemy of Fashion?
by Jasmine Glasheen on Feb 24, 2023 8:50:52 AM
Surefront is a Unified Product Collaboration Platform with PIM, CRM, and PLM solutions. It's a centralized data home where stakeholders can freely share product information and assign access permissions. Most integrations are supported in Surefront, but none are needed. Our articles o …