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Demand Changes Create Operations Challenges

Solving multichannel supply chain problems starts with unit-level visibility, better demand forecasting, and a distribution model that makes sense.

(Source: Multichannel Merchant)

Packaging Makes the Difference

One-third of online shoppers say that viewing the product packaging before purchase makes them more likely to buy.

(Source: Internet Retailer)

Key Areas for Warehouse Improvement

Want a more efficient warehouse? Focus on the pressures, actions, capabilities, and enablers that make your operations tick for maximum success.

(Source: Multichannel Merchant)

Increase Catalog Response Rates

Putting your high-selling products at the front of your catalog can actually improve its ROI. The key – finding out what products you should use.

(Source: Retail Online Integration)

New Trucker Rules Bad for Retailers?

The DOT’s safety rules mandate more down time that could drive up transportation costs and increase roadway congestion, which means problems for retailers’ supply chains.

(Source: National Retail Federation)

The Five-Year Forecast for Retail

Fighting for attention. Getting down with data. Letting consumers be lazy. The future of retail relies on these factors when it comes to finding success.

(Source: Retail Online Integration)

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

RILA Leadership Forum

January 22-24, 2012

Naples, FL

RILA Logistics

Conference 2012

February 19-22, 2012

Dallas, TX

Data Driven Business Week

March 4-10, 2012

San Francisco, CA

NEMOA directXchange

Spring Conference

March 14-16, 2012

Boston, MA

Catalyst Conference

April 16-19, 2012

Las Vegas, NV

The Retail Summit

May 1-2, 2012

New York, NY

IRCE 2012

June 5-8, 2012

Chicago, IL

Shop.Org Online

Merchandising Workshop

July 16-18, 2012

San Diego, CA

DOING BETTER BUSINESS

Quick Insights from FIFTH GEAR

A MULTI-CHANNEL
MARKETING TIP

Always look at how your offline campaigns drive online sales. Yes, purchasing through catalogs is down, but print still proves to be a viable trigger for online sales. Size up how your catalogs influence site traffic and conversions. Then target specific buyer segments with your best print campaigns.

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