8 stories in this topic
In Southeast Asia, retail has become faster, more mobile and more fragmented than ever before. Consumers move between marketplaces, brand sites, social platforms and physical stores with ease. They expect products to be available where and when they choose to…
Despite limited sales growth and a reduction in store counts, H&M ended the year with robust profitability and stringent cost control. Q4 Performance The fourth quarter, concluding on November 30, saw a 2 percent increase in sales. This growth was achieved…
Innovative solutions are in high demand as businesses seek to enhance efficiency and maximize storage space. Implementing efficient inventory management systems can significantly improve operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and increase profits. A…
With the recession taking place, many businesses that deal with physical products are considering overstocking the items to cut higher costs in the future. However, blindly overstocking the products can expose the businesses to the changes and further mercy…
Shoe retailer Le Saunda is planning to boost its on-sale activity as it battles to reduce its inventory in the wake of falling sales. But the company has returned to profitability despite tightened margins in the first half year. The company’s sales fell by…
Sugar plants have reported their highest ever inventory level, nearing 750,000 tons, accounting for 50 percent of their processing output. Explaining reasons for the high inventory yesterday, chairman of Vietnam Sugar and Sugarcane Association (VSSA) Pham…
Easier physical inventory counts matter and can make a big difference to controlling and maintaining your business. Learn these seven steps in improve accuracy. 1) Prioritize Inventory Accuracy Over Order Fulfilment: In terms of inventory accuracy,…
Retailers can no longer accept a lack of shelf level inventory in-stocks and inaccurate inventories, according to Carrie Ask, executive VP and president of global retail at Levi Strauss & Co. Speaking at this month’s NRF Big Show in New York, Ask said that…
Evergreen guides that explain the mechanics behind this topic.
Supply chain
Why a supply chain that works in Singapore breaks in Indonesia, and what retailers change when they cross a border: sourcing, ports, customs, warehousing and…
Retail Operations · 12 min read
Supply chain
Import routes, distribution structure, lead times and the specific bottlenecks that decide availability in Brunei.
Asia Market Guides · 9 min read
E-commerce
Ship-from-store, click and collect, marketplace fulfilment and live commerce — what each model demands from inventory accuracy, staffing and systems, and whe…
Retail Operations · 11 min read
KPIs and definitions
Plain definitions and formulas for the retail metrics that appear in Asian earnings calls, investor decks and operating reviews — with notes on how each one…
Retail Toolkit · 8 min read