by Delaney Consulting | Nov 29, 2022 | Managing Projects, Operations
Retailers who select new systems make several common mistakes with their RFP’s. But there is one that stands out. I see it repeated everywhere I go. Here is how to avoid it. And make sure your next expensive investment pays out. No test drive. Imagine you were... 
by Delaney Consulting | May 25, 2022 | Merchandising
There are five main Item Attributes. Also known as Product Attributes. As such, retailers and their solution providers should understand them. Because merchandising systems require them. They are key inputs for merchandising and space planning systems. There are five... 
by Delaney Consulting | May 11, 2022 | Managing Projects
Why Pessimists May Be Your Project’s Best Ally If you wonder why your project has stalled, consider the corrosive power of yes that may lurk within your team. Retail projects with pessimists may be the best indicator that a project will come in on time, on... 
by Delaney Consulting | Oct 12, 2021 | Merchandising
There are many ways a space management system can be used by a retailer. I am sometimes surprised by the choices some retailers make in their implementations. Occasionally, they select very complicated integrations while ignoring simpler valuable features. In brief,... 
by Delaney Consulting | Nov 9, 2020 | Managing, Operations, Strategy
As a former retail technology implementation consultant, I know at least 4 retail technology secrets that your providers don’t want you to know. At least, not during the purchasing phase of your project. In a new covid environment, retailers are inundated with...