Keeping Merchandise Plans Aligned Through Execution
April 23, 2025
Merchandise planning tools are essential for setting strategy and laying the foundation for a successful season. But even the best
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Extending the Value of Merchandise Planning Across the Assortment Lifecycle
April 23, 2025
For larger retail and apparel brands, merchandise planning tools have become essential to setting up a successful go-to-market strategy. But
How Merchandising Teams Are Using VibeIQ to Cut Sampling Costs, Improve Adoption, and Make Smarter Product Decisions
April 16, 2025
When economic uncertainty is high — and new tariffs are raising the cost of getting products to market — merchandising
How VibeIQ Helps Brands Build Assortments with Confidence in a Volatile Market
April 16, 2025
In today’s global market, volatility is no longer the exception—it’s the norm. Economic uncertainty, geopolitical disruption, shifting consumer demand, and
The Rising Cost of Wrong Products: Why the 2025 Tariffs Make Early Go-to-Market Decisions More Critical Than Ever
April 11, 2025
Tariffs have always impacted sourcing and margins — but now, they’re hitting at a time when most retail, fashion, and
When Merchandising Meets Complexity: Is Your Team Prepared for Growth?
April 9, 2025
Complexity in retail merchandising isn’t just about juggling more SKUs or channels—it’s about aligning expansions with margin goals and speed-to-market.
Why Better Data, Not More Data, Is the Key to Merchandising Success
April 8, 2025
For many merchandising leaders, a torrent of information is at their fingertips. Yet more data doesn’t necessarily yield better decisions.
Product Complexity vs. Profitability: Striking the Right Balance with Your Assortments
April 8, 2025
Managing product expansions can feel like walking a tightrope for retail and fashion brands. Adding new categories or channels can
Launching a New Product Category? Here’s How to Avoid Assortment Overload
April 8, 2025
Introducing a new product category can invigorate your brand – but it also increases complexity. Each fresh SKU requires accurate
How U.S. Tariffs Are Forcing Retail Brands to Rethink Their Go-to-Market Strategy
April 8, 2025
The new wave of import tariffs announced by the U.S. government sent an immediate shockwave through the retail, fashion, and