From Dropship to Showroom: The Future of Inventory Management
Description
This is a video podcast episode, which you can watch here.
Takeaways
- Data is integral to matching suppliers with retailers.
- Fit challenges in merchandising are both physical and technological.
- Retailers are increasingly adopting direct-to-consumer strategies.
- Physical retail spaces are evolving into showrooms and experience centers.
- Retail media is shifting toward more personalized and generative approaches.
- Marketplace strategies allow retailers to experiment with inventory models.
- Tech-first approaches are essential for modern retail operations.
- Market uncertainties are driving retailers to explore new categories and suppliers.
- Collaboration between brands and retailers is becoming more critical for success.
Chapters
00:00 This Week at Coresight Research: New Reports and Data
03:01 The Role of Merchandising in Retail
06:05 Understanding Fit: Technology and Product
09:10 Challenges in Product Assortment and Profitability
12:03 The Blurring Lines Between Retailers and Brands
15:09 The Future of Physical Retail Spaces
17:52 The Evolution of Retail Media
20:54 Marketplace Strategies and Inventory Management
23:58 Tech-First Approaches in Retail
27:08 Navigating Market Uncertainties
29:57 Final Thoughts and Predictions for 2025
Dive further into retail challenges and tech-driven solutions with the recent, in-depth report from Coresight Research and Rithum: Unlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and Retailers
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