Why Out-of-stocks, Data Mismatch, and Hidden Demand Still Catch Out Beauty Brands When beauty brands review retail performance, the picture often looks reassuring. Availability appears high. Sales reports feel complete. Forecasts are built on what was sold. But our conversations with brands working directly with Ulta and Sephora reveal a more complicated reality. One where... Read more »
Buying, making and storing inventory all cost your business money. The good news, the majority of your inventory-related expenses are deductible when it’s time to file your taxes. If you have the scenario where you can’t sell all of your inventory, you may be able to generate some additional deductions out of it by selling… Read more »
Closing inventory, also referred to as ending inventory, refers to the amount of inventory a business has left on the shelves and in stock at the end of the accounting year. Closing inventory is counted in 2 different ways: To reflect the physical amount of products left in stock To reflect the monetary value of… Read more »
Distribution Cost, also called distribution expenses, are costs that are incurred to deliver your product from the production unit to the end user (your customer). Examples Of Distribution Cost Distribution costs can refer to a number of different expenses, such as; Costs of handling Costs of shipping Costs of packing Costs of distribution employees Costs… Read more »
Choosing a POS is never an easy decision. With so many POS solutions on the market, it can be a challenge to just pick one. The only thing you can do is evaluate those point of sales systems and choose the one that you feel would be best for your business. Once you have your… Read more »
Beginning inventory is known as the recorded cost of inventory in a company’s accounting records at the start of any particular accounting period. The beginning inventory is the recorded cost of inventory at the end of the preceding accounting period, which would then carry forward to the start of the next accounting period. Beginning inventory… Read more »
When tracked and used correctly, retail analytics can be a game changer for your retail business. You already know how important it is to track your key retail KPIs. You should also know how important it is to have POS data and POS reporting. You should also know how key retail inventory management is. We… Read more »
Having the right inventory management software is vital to all retailers, both small and large. With so many different inventory management software solutions on the market, it can be tough to figure out exactly what you’ll need. In this guide, we’re going to be discussing what benefits you’ll receive to once your inventory management is… Read more »
Cloud-based inventory management is the monitoring and maintenance of a businesses’ inventory levels using online software. With a cloud-based inventory management solution, it helps businesses avoid many of the errors and issues that plague traditional methods of measuring stock levels. With this type of inventory management software, you get a system that seamlessly tracks inventory… Read more »
As a retailer, doing physical counts of inventory is likely one of the most annoying task you have to do. It’s a tedious task, counting store merchandise can take several hours, and for some merchants, it may require closing the store down for a period of time. While it’s likely not a job you’re fond… Read more »
The stocktaking process refers to the processes and procedures that are being used when new stock arrives to your business. Performing a complete stocktake a few times a year is essential for maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing losses in your retail or wholesale business. Yes, it can be time-consuming, frustrating and a pain in the… Read more »
