Everything You Need to Know About Product Syndication
by Surefront on Jan 27, 2023 11:39:40 AM
Analysts predict that we are staring down the barrel of a recession in 2023. Consumer spending is beginning to slow. Mainstream PLM software can’t prevent the overstocks on apparel and seasonal items, and understocks on essentials that have become par for the course. Major department …
NRF Retail’s Big Show 2023 Wrap Up
by Surefront on Jan 26, 2023 9:50:53 AM
In his keynote presentation, NRF President Matthew Shay said, "the Big Show has become a technology show." That’s because, in the years to come, strategic technology investments will enable retailers to serve their customers in new ways. We got a preview of some of the transformation …
Electronics Categories to Watch for Spring 2023
by Surefront on Jan 20, 2023 9:39:36 AM
Electronics store sales are bouncing back. Global inflation, production and shipping delays, and lockdowns led to last year’s sales slump. After decreasing by 21.1% in 2022, the global market for consumer electronics is predicted to reach $723.6 billion in 2023. That’s a 31.9% increas …
PLM Solutions Drive Sales for Spring 2023
by Surefront on Jan 13, 2023 8:54:21 AM
Bad data is not a victimless “crime.” It leads to faulty inventory predictions and internal errors. These errors lead to over assortment and, when too much inventory sits on retail shelves, discounting becomes a necessity –– leading to reduced margins. Trend responsiveness on new styl …
PLM, ERP, CRM, PIM … Oh My! Demystifying Retail Software Terminology
by Surefront on Jan 5, 2023 9:23:15 AM
Retail software terminology is much like the Wild West. There isn’t legislation around what software providers call themselves. The applications of most software solutions extend far beyond the umbrella term or acronym used to refer to them. This can make it challenging to identify th …