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How to Stop Fashion Markdown Bleed: Data-Driven Strategies for Apparel Retailers

Stop profit erosion with Island Pacific’s Fashion Merchandise Management System. In 2026, "markdown bleed" is a data problem, not a retail inevitability. Our SmartRetail MMS offers real-time stock ledger visibility, master data management for complex SKU attributes, and localized price optimization. Transform your apparel inventory strategy from reactive to predictive and protect your margins.

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Why Island Pacific’s Merchandise Management System (MMS) is Your Growth Engine in 2026

Scale your retail operations with Island Pacific’s Merchandise Management System (MMS). Discover how our unified commerce platform provides real-time inventory visibility, protects margins through smart replenishment, and integrates seamlessly from planning to finance with Workday. Stay ahead of 2026 retail trends with a scalable, API-first solution designed to bridge the gap between digital and physical stores.

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Speed is the New Loyalty: How to Achieve 40% Faster Transactions in 2026

Stop losing customers to slow checkout lines. In 2026, friction is a conversion killer. Learn how Island Pacific SmartStore POS helps retailers achieve 40% faster transactions using Unified Commerce, mPOS line-busting, and real-time inventory syncing. Discover the tech behind frictionless retail and prepare for the future of agentic payments.

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Island Pacific at NRF 2026: What Island Pacific Can Offer Retailers

Explore how Island Pacific helps retailers succeed at NRF 2026 with connected retail solutions. Learn how merchandise management, order management, business intelligence, and ERP integration work together to improve planning, inventory visibility, omnichannel fulfilment, and data-driven decision-making across modern retail operations.

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Five Purchasing Mistakes Costing Retailers Margin and How to Fix Them

Retail margins are under pressure, and purchasing mistakes often make the problem worse. From inaccurate forecasting to poor supplier data and siloed demand planning, retailers risk lost sales and rising markdowns. This guide explores the five most common purchasing mistakes costing retailers margin and how smarter forecasting, unified data, and modern retail systems can fix them.

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