How a fashion retailer mastered seasonal inventory management, reducing markdowns by 40% while improving sell-through rates by 15%, transforming profitability across 150+ stores.
This mid-market fashion retailer operates 150+ stores across the country, selling trend-driven apparel with 4 major seasonal collections per year. Managing 18,000 SKUs with short lifecycles, unpredictable fashion trends, and the constant pressure to minimize markdowns created significant operational challenges.
"Fashion retail is unforgiving. If you buy too much of the wrong product, you're forced to markdown. If you buy too little of the right product, you leave money on the table. We needed a better way to navigate this challenge." Chief Merchandising Officer
The retailer selected GoodStock Pro for its advanced seasonal forecasting capabilities, size/color optimization features, and proven track record with fashion retailers.
Analyzed multiple seasons of sales data to identify patterns in style adoption, size/color preferences, and regional variations. Established benchmarks for seasonal forecasting models.
Integrated GoodStock Pro with POS, merchandising, and allocation systems. Configured seasonal forecasting algorithms and size/color optimization models with store clustering.
Implemented for upcoming season with continuous learning from early sales data. Trained merchandising, planning, and allocation teams on data-driven decision making.
AI-powered models that predict demand for new styles based on historical patterns and early season signals.
Advanced analytics that optimize size and color mix based on regional preferences and historical performance.
Intelligent inventory distribution across stores based on local demographics, preferences, and sales velocity.
Real-time inventory rebalancing and markdown optimization throughout the season.
The implementation transformed the retailer's approach to seasonal inventory management, delivering significant improvements in both margins and sales.
"GoodStock Pro has been transformative for our business. The 40% reduction in markdowns while increasing sell-through rates seemed like an impossible dream. Now we're buying smarter, allocating better, and our customers are finding the right products in the right stores. It's fundamentally changed how we approach merchandising."
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