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October KPIs Every Retail Executive Should Track for Q4 

As Q4 approaches, October is the time for retail executives to track key KPIs like stock turn, margin performance, and sell-through rates. Monitoring these metrics early helps reduce risk, optimize assortments, and free up capital. With the right BI tools, retailers can make smarter, data-driven decisions before peak season hits.

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Gear Up for Success in Outdoor & Sports Retail: Are your Smart Inventory Tools Up to the Task? 

Boost performance and profitability in outdoor and sports retail with smart Merchandise Management Systems. Gain real-time inventory visibility, streamline fulfillment, and leverage data-driven insights to meet seasonal demand, enhance supplier collaboration, and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences that keep customers coming back.

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Walk This Way: How Footwear Retailers Can Boost Margins with SmartSuite 

Footwear retailers face margin pressures from complex inventories, shifting demand, and omnichannel challenges. SmartSuite offers smart tools to optimize assortments, streamline supply chains, and deliver seamless customer experiences. Discover how technology helps footwear retailers cut waste, reduce markdowns, and boost profitability.

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Sustainability Meets Smart Inventory: Tech-Driven Ways to Reduce Waste and Increase Profit 

Retail is evolving and sustainability is now a business imperative. Discover how tech-driven inventory management, demand forecasting, and omnichannel visibility can help reduce waste, optimize stock, and boost profits. Learn how smarter inventory strategies are reshaping the future of responsible, profitable retail.

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Inventory Optimization: A Retailer’s Guide to Profit-First Forecasting 

In the fast-paced world of retail, success doesn’t just depend on selling more, it depends on selling smarter. One of the most powerful ways to increase profitability is through inventory optimization. Rather than relying solely on high-level sales targets or historical performance, modern retailers have been and are continuing to embrace profit-first forecasting, a strategic approach that aligns inventory decisions with bottom-line results.  

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