Imagine a machine counts your stock for you
Then you count it all again bcs you can't trust what it said. That was the reality at Starbucks. They put computer vision in 11k+ stores to track inventory. Every wrong scan, the staff had to catch…
Retail
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How your phone looked then vs now? progress 🚀
And your ERP? 🙈 We understand the dependency and headaches, but until when...
How about using your phone to do the sale?
No barcode scanner , no extra hardware, no dependency
Data analytics transforms retail decision-making
From understanding peak sales days to identifying high-value customers, these insights drive business growth.
AI in Fashion: A New Era
1. Data is king. 2. AI enhances trend mapping. 3. AI improves demand forecasting. 4. Move beyond traditional methods. 5. Quality data is crucial. 6. AI makes decision-making smarter. 7. Speed to…
Manual inventory management
😶 😶 😶 Modern dudes say: "It's not accurate and it's costly." Traditionally, it has worked for many. Now? What's at stake? stockouts, excess inventory, and unhappy customers. Rationality says: try…
Inspiring episode!
https://lnkd.in/drr832_7 What a story on Zara founder's life. Worth a listen 👂 by David Senra
Dear #retailers
The State of Fashion 2025 by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company is here. Here are some of the key points I recorded. Hard days but there are ways to keep growing if you buckle up and can…
A family member of mine was in the hospital for 9 days recently
I noticed that the nurses spent a lot of time writing things down about the patients. Sometimes they were late with injections and other tasks because of this. At first, I wondered 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨…
I love it when a retail store tries something new to attract more…
I love it when a retail store tries something new to attract more customers. For example, there's this new store in the same area where I live. They placed a cartoon character outside to catch the…
Looking for experienced retail merchandisers for some help
Looking for experienced retail merchandisers for some help. If there is anyone in your close circle who works on the retail planning side of things, please DM me. #RetailPlanning #Merchandising
A retailer finally decided to take a bold step and invested in a…
A retailer finally decided to take a bold step and invested in a customer loyalty platform. As you know, it all starts by recording the customer details mainly contact details. But what happens when…
People often ask us, "How exactly do we help retailers?" Honestly…
People often ask us, "How exactly do we help retailers?" Honestly, it's pretty straightforward. A lot of their operations team members spend their days buried in Excel sheets and other documents. We…
In the 1990s, Walmart decided to use a loss leader strategy by…
In the 1990s, Walmart decided to use a loss leader strategy by selling a popular coffee maker, the Mr. Coffee brand, at a steep discount. They sold the coffee maker for $4.96, which was significantly…
One of our clients was asked to comply with Malaysia's new…
One of our clients was asked to comply with Malaysia's new e-invoicing compliance on short notice. We are proud of our team for completing the work swiftly on our ERP, POS and related systems.…
You think it's hard to enter a crowded retail (or any other) business?
You think the big players have got all it takes? Good news. No one has. In fact, the 'biggies' have bigger challenges. Started in 1948, Toys "R" Us had grown to over 8,000 stores globally by 2017.…
Apparently, Target Employees Hate Its New AI Chatbot
They feel it's a waste of resources to build HELP AI. Lesson for others? 👉 Mindful Adaptation of AI Hurrying into something new is not always the best choice. The users of your new tool must find it…
Ever wonder why some retail stores seem to run smoother than others?
It's not always about fancy tech or complex strategies. Sometimes, it's as simple as having happy employees. Yep, you heard that right. Employee happiness and store efficiency are linked. The thing…
Wooh, this claim is quite aggressive towards e-commerce
"By 2040, it's estimated that 95% of all purchases will be through e-commerce." Are there any strong signals pushing the world towards this? I feel that both online and offline #retail will stay here…
Reading can take you to the past. And even the future
I just took a ride to Walmart's initial days. While I recommend reading the book to get the maximum value, here are my favourite lines from the book that may help you boost your business. There you…
There's only 1 Indian player in the list of largest retail companies
Feels bad for a moment, but the second moment you realize the growth potential is huge. A long way to go. Let's keep pushing friends. 🚀 Source: https://lnkd.in/g-QB3wxj
🇮🇳 🇮🇳 India... India... 🇮🇳 🇮🇳
🇮🇳 🇮🇳 India... India... 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 It's World Cup 🏆 time and you'd see me and crores of Indians supporting the team. And___ you'd also see some smart #retailers making the most out of this tournament.…
Dive into our latest article to explore how #ArtisansCommerceCloud is…
Dive into our latest article to explore how #ArtisansCommerceCloud is transforming financial planning for retailers. Discover strategies to optimize inventory, enhance profitability, and stay ahead…
The History of Retail in 100 Objects
I just came across this info-stuffed resource and they have presented it well. It is an old piece but still relevant in knowing from where we have come. SHows how the Animal Skin and Abacus have been…
As a #retailer, you invest a huge amount for establishing your store…
As a #retailer, you invest a huge amount for establishing your store in a bustling market. But, do you invest even 5% of it to bring the crowd inside your store? In SEO terms, your impressions are…
I am back with some more '𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘎𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘯'
Have you heard of 'Endcap'? Maybe, maybe not, fine. But we all have seen them. Many times. I am sure you have checked the images attached to this post. They are endcaps. And now you know it. If I had…
Are loyalty campaigns planned only for discounts?
Are they a waste of your resources? To find out, let us talk about one of the most successful loyalty programs in the world. I'll keep it short (as always), okay? This is about Clive Humby and Edwina…
ChatGPT 4o is here
How can it help our #retailer friends? Well, in many different ways. Here is one of them for you. I just grabbed a random image and asked the new model to help me with a better display. And there are…
Within every adversity, lies a seed of equal or greater opportunity"
- Napoleon Hill An interesting real short story about MoonPies... A lot of my Asian friends may know about Choco pie. Do you know that Choco pies are heavily inspired by MoonPies that are popular in…
🛍️ Do you know what is 'Showrooming'? 🤔
There are high chances that you have done showrooming but don't know what it is. Here's what many of us do: 1. Visit a physical store to check out a product and its price. 2. Buy it online at a lower…
For retailers, store designers, and curious people only
Here's a glimpse into the art of effective merchandising, courtesy of IKEA's iconic store layouts. Ever wondered why IKEA's stores are such retail powerhouses? Their layouts are designed to entice…
If I had extra space, I would offer hundreds of other products in my…
If I had extra space, I would offer hundreds of other products in my retail store like that huge superstore in front of mine. Wrong thinking my dear friend. Do more products really equal more sales?…
Interesting story of the rise, fall, and rise again of 🍰 Twinkies 🍰
In 2012, Hostess Brands, the makers of Twinkies, had a lot of issues with cash flow, hard market conditions, and with the union. No option but to file for bankruptcy and cease production. Within a…
The Birth of the Barcode: Retail Revolution
Retail has been there for years. And around the late 1940s, the businesses were growing like anything. Tracking and managing the inventory was more challenging than ever. Imagine how hard it would be…
Had an insightful meeting with Setul Kantaria from Chandan Super…
Had an insightful meeting with Setul Kantaria from Chandan Super Market. If you are from Rajkot, you know how popular their stores are. Convenience Stores with quality and service. #Retail is dynamic…