The top retail insights from 2021 demonstrate the industry’s commitment to innovation in the face of near-constant disruption. While retailers have pivoted and evolved to meet the demands of the pandemic, they’ve employed a wide variety of strategies, tools, and technologies. Below, I’ve highlighted just a few pieces from the past year of retail content. Click here to read more retail insights and subscribe below to stay up to date.

Improving Retail Allocation via Analytics

As supply chain issues plagued the retail industry, brands have pursued innovative approaches to their inventory strategy. Modern analytics and machine learning capabilities have helped retailers make significant improvements to inventory allocation. In this piece, Senior Consultant Brandon Regnerus shares how retailers can leverage analytics to make demonstrative returns without a significant upfront investment.

Keys to Kicking Off a Successful POS Implementation

A point-of-sale system rests as the foundation upon which retailers drive innovation across their business. Even in uncertain times with fluctuating in-store shopping, a POS will remain a significant investment for any retailers. Retail Lead Sean Burke and Retail Consultant Katerina Baduk share 5 critical considerations for any retailer implementing a new POS system.

Sustainability in Apparel and Footwear

With sustainability considerations rising as a purchase criteria for many shoppers, apparel and footwear brands are seeking to adopt sustainable practices in all areas of their business. While a complex effort, Retail Consultant Katerina Baduk shares tips for brands seeking to adopt sustainability into their business.

Considerations for Hosting a Retail Marketplace + Considerations for Selling on a Retail Marketplace

As shoppers have flocked to digital channels over the past 2 years, retail marketplaces have become increasingly popular with both shoppers and brands. In this two-part series, Senior Consultant Brandon Regnerus provides considerations for both hosting and selling on a retail marketplace, highlighting the opportunities and challenges for each.

Developing an Executable DE+I Vision for Retail

Retailers must now be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that exceeds a surface-level pledge. It’s not just about how products are sold and marketed, it’s a cultural understanding and appreciation for DE+I practices that must extend across every facet of an organization. In this piece, Consultant and DE+I Expert Eshan Kalarikkal provides insight into how retailers can create and execute a DE+I vision for their business.

SAP Webinar Series with Key Food: Using the SAP Retail Industry Solution to Enable Flexibility

Grocery retail has been in the spotlight throughout the pandemic as headlines highlighted panic buying and empty shelves. Innovative grocery chains like Key Food have managed to create a solid foundation for innovation leveraging the SAP Retail platform. In this webinar, Clarkston Consulting Manager Blake Weber sits down with Michaele Domnisch, Senior Director of Service Management at Key Food to discuss how Key has leveraged SAP’s industry-leading solution.