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Marie Merien Marie Merien

Mastering the Denim Market – Sizing, Fit, and Strategic Buying

With the denim market set to grow at 5.8% annually through 2030, denim isn’t just a staple—it’s a cornerstone of American fashion and a strong sales opportunity for retailers.

But denim can be challenging to stock for. So how do you turn denim from a headache into a high-margin, high-turn powerhouse?

Fiona Horgan, experienced Retail Business Strategist, shares insights on how to navigate the challenges of denim buying to build a more profitable and predictable retail business.

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Marie Merien Marie Merien

Consumer Reactions – Are Higher Prices Driving Customers Away?

Rising inflation and tariffs are driving up retail prices, forcing consumers to make tough choices. According to the NRF, American consumers’ spending power will be reduced by $46 to $78 billion every year the tariffs are in place. The big question is : are consumers still buying, or are they pushing back? Find out how consumers are responding to price increases and three strategies to retain them.

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Marie Merien Marie Merien

The Hidden Costs of Tariffs – How Retailers Are Absorbing the Shock

Tariffs on imported goods are hitting American retailers hard, driving up costs and squeezing already thin margins. Retailers now face a tough balancing act—absorbing increased costs or raising prices and risking customer loyalty. 
But can your customers absorb another price increase? Find out the direct and indirect costs of tariffs and five strategies retailers are using to absorb the shock in 2025.

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Marie Merien Marie Merien

ICBA 2025 Recap: Key Takeaways for Campus Retailers

At the ICBA Conference 2025 in Chicago, the focus was to give a fresh perspective on how campus stores can drive profitability by adopting strategies from independent retail.

Find out the best tips industry experts revealed at ICBA to maximise merchandise profitability in 2025.

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Marie Merien Marie Merien

Top 5 Rules for Generating Cash in Retail

As part of the 2025 MAGIC Conference in Las Vegas, Dane Cohen, Director of Retail Strategy at Management One, discussed major trends impacting retailers in 2025.

Find out about the five fundamental strategies to drive revenue and maintain a healthy inventory flow according to retail experts.

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Marc Weiss, Co-founder of Management One Marc Weiss, Co-founder of Management One

Tariffize – Adapting Your Business to a Policy of Tariffs

Retailers crave certainty, but the best you can get is probability. And right now, the probability of tariffs affecting your business is no longer theoretical—it’s reality. How do you manage a business in a world of policy-driven price shifts? Fortunately, it’s not just guesswork, it’s about adapting strategically.

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Marie Merien Marie Merien

Maximixing Profits in January with Smarter Inventory Forecasting

Retailers who started using Management One’s inventory planning and forecasting tools on average saw a 20% sales increase in the 12 months following adoption compared to the previous 12 months. Here are 3 ways retailers can maximize profits in January by doing the same.

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Marie Merien Marie Merien

2025’s Top 3 Inventory Hacks to Boost your Bottom Line

It’s no secret that retailers who improve their retail inventory management systems can boost the overall performance of their retail business: an increase of 4-8% in sales can be achieved simply by improving inventory record accuracy. Find out three inventory hacks to boost your bottom line in 2025 and how retail inventory management systems come into play.

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Marie Merien Marie Merien

​​5 Proven Markdown Strategies to Maximize Profit This Season

Marking down products at the right time and in the right way ensures that retailers don't just survive the holiday season, but thrive by meeting both sales and inventory targets. Here are five proven markdown strategies for retailers to maximize profits this season.

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Justin Ellery Justin Ellery

10 Common Mistakes in Inventory Planning

Effective inventory planning is critical for the success of any retail business. However, many businesses struggle with common mistakes that can lead to overstocking, stockout’s, and financial losses. Here are 10 common mistakes in inventory planning and how to avoid them…

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