As a staff writer for Forbes Advisor, SMB, Kristy helps small business owners find the tools they need to keep their businesses running. She uses the experience of managing her own writing and editing ...

Despite the advancements in POS (point-of-sales) systems, retail—or notably certain major retailers—still have an inventory accuracy problem. The issue is not due to theft or shrinkage, but according ...

Several major retailers in the U.S. use a century-old accounting practice known as “the retail inventory method,” which relies on retail prices to estimate inventory, even though it fails to take full ...

Printer labels have emerged as indispensable tools, reshaping inventory management and beyond. From warehouses to retail shelves, these tiny adhesive wonders are driving efficiency and accuracy like ...

The Fresh Market will deploy solutions from VusionGroup across all 166 grocery stores in its fleet next year, adding electronic shelf labels (ESLs), improved inventory management technology and ...

This spring, American Eagle Outfitters announced a $75 million inventory write-down and withdrew its fiscal guidance for 2025, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and operational challenges. The retail ...

Back in March 2024, NPR’s Planet Money featured a fascinating episode called “Is Dynamic Pricing Coming to a Supermarket Near You?” It highlighted REMA 1000, a Norwegian grocery chain that’s doing ...

Landing a retail or wholesale account is a milestone. It expands reach, creates predictable volume and validates the brand. But for many companies, the first purchase order is not the finish line. It ...