Retail New Year’s Resolutions
January has a certain energy in retail. Trading teams come back with fresh ideas. Forecasts get revisited. Range and promo plans are refined. And, like every year, we set resolutions – individually and as businesses – about what we want to improve. The problem is not ambition. The problem is execution. In FMCG retail, “We’ll […]
Reassessing Black Friday: Profit Boon or Bottom-Line Bust?
As Black Friday carves its annual spot in retail calendars, its impact resonates within the FMCG sector. Known for its unprecedented sales peaks, Black Friday promises significant turnover rates but often at the cost of compressed profit margins. For suppliers, the day poses a critical question: Does Black Friday genuinely benefit your business’s bottom line, […]
Optimising Inventory for Black Friday
Black Friday presents a unique set of logistical challenges for suppliers in the FMCG space. The surge in consumer demand, while promising in terms of sales, can often lead to significant operational hurdles. Central to overcoming these challenges is optimising inventory management with smart replenishment systems. This is to ensure that businesses are not just […]