Omni-channel retailing demands a complete reassessment of Retail Assortment Management (RAM) to ensure the delivery of seamlessly integrated shopping experiences. The merging of online and offline retail has intricately woven a multifaceted network of consumer touchpoints, compelling meticulous curation of product offerings. Retailers must strategically curate their assortments to align with consumer expectations, prompting investments in pioneering technologies and data analytics. Integrating AI and ML into RAM systems allows retailers to analyze extensive data for well-informed assortment decisions.
Adopting real-time inventory management allows swift responsiveness to market trends and consumer demand shifts. Retailers embrace experiential retail, reimagining physical spaces and meticulously curating assortments to meet modern consumer desires. Furthermore, forming strategic partnerships with technology firms, logistics providers, and fellow retailers has become increasingly prevalent.
In this edition of Retail Tech Insights, we bring in leading retail assortment management solutions providers in the US. Tailored to meet the evolving demands of a dynamic market, they address retailers’ immediate needs and provide invaluable insights for those striving to maintain competitiveness in an ever-changing landscape. Featured company ANT USA is dedicated to advancing merchant planning and execution. Notably, ANT USA has achieved consistent profitability and financial independence and maintained a substantial global customer base without incurring debt.
The magazine further features invaluable insights from William Hewish, CIO of Pets at Home [PETS: LON], Jackie Long, Director of Merchandise Process at Bealls Inc., and Leah Balter, Chief Information Officer at Bunnings. They share their perspectives on the importance of meeting and anticipating customer demands. They emphasize that efficient inventory management is a defining factor in the success of any retail enterprise. We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.
