Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2016

No strategy is static. Kroger has aligned its entire business around a “Customer 1st” brand strategy. Furthermore, labor can now be more efficiently allocated to other value-added activities throughout the store. The retailer offers a monthly subscription service for fitness and athleisure apparel and accessories.

Trends 31

Trends Hotels How To Retail 31

Harvard Business

JANUARY 5, 2018

The chief marketing officers at consumer products companies, the heads of design at luxury apparel companies, and the heads of logistics at large retailers are cases in point. Although long ignored, these middle management positions have become increasingly recognized as critical to executing a company’s strategy.

Talent 28

Talent McKinsey Apparel Sales 28

Harvard Business

JUNE 3, 2016

In the apparel industry, the benchmark for inventory accuracy is somewhere between 60% and 70%. As the technology is able to identify products in such an efficient manner, inventory can be updated in real time and the data can be used to inform targeted replenishment and merchandizing decisions.

Tools 28

Tools Construction System Retail 28