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Explore the evolution of retail, from past practices to future trends, focusing on the importance of having the right product, in the right place, at the right time. Discover how technology like the Me-Ality machine is revolutionizing the industry by providing precise digital images for clothing sizes. Analyze current market trends and challenges, including the impact of brick-and-mortar versus e-commerce, mobile shopping, and inventory management issues. Gain insights into market intelligence and strategies for improving customer experiences and optimizing inventory control. Embrace the good news of increasing online spending and innovative solutions to meet evolving consumer demands. Welcome to the future of retail with a customer-centric approach.
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Collaboration - Where is the customer and what are they buying? David V. Pesce Div. VP of Strategic Accounts dpesce@spscommerce.com
RIGHT PRODUCT, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME Past Future Current X Right Product X Right Place X Right Time
Past Product - little style/fashion Place - home or corner store Time – as really needed
FUTURE Past Future Current • Right Product • Right Place • Right Time
FUTURE Product – correct style/color etc… Place - anywhere Time - anytime
ME-ALITY MACHINE Exact digital image Aligns cloth sizes with your size Allows you to place orders
CURRENT Current Past Future • Right Product • Right Place • Right Time
WHERE WE’VE BEEN Analysis Buyer Reports 852 Retailer Portal Not timely Not accurate Different sources of data No data integration ability Not granular (size/door) Not actionable info
Climate Region Social Media Facts Market Data Advertisements Point of Sale ANALYSIS MARKET PLACE INTELLIGENCE Household Income Global DMA Ethnicity
Challenges Brick and Mortar E-commerce Mobile
Challenges Brick and Mortar Unit SLS Retail INV On Order Internet Locations X X Unit SLS Retail INV On Order Where is the inventory?? Lost the ability to measure
Challenges • Lost sales opportunities • Stock-outs • Price
Challenges Shipping Returns
GOOD NEWS *Statistics provided by Forrester Research Inc. Online shoppers in the United States will spend $327 billion in 2016 192 million U.S. consumers will shop online in 2016 Average spend of $1,738 online, up 44% from $1,207 in 2012 Retailers are reacting with better web sites and services Suppliers are reacting with better analysis and drop shipping Technology and data are getting better