by Delaney Consulting | Feb 22, 2023 | Merchandising, Operations, Strategy
The glittering goal of store-specific assortments and planograms beckon retailers and I wonder: can retailers over-optimize? When I see retail technology roadmaps and capacity planning, there seems to be a real danger that the corporate office may be equipping itself... 
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 | Jun 23, 2022 | Managing, Merchandising
Omnichannel shopping and new technology create new roles in Space Planning for retailers. Some retailers may already have them. Or they are emerging. Maybe they are shared across teams. But as Space Planning matures, new roles develop. You may decide to create FTE... 
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 | 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...