“What impressed me the most was how it turned complex data into actionable insights. The demand forecasting feature helped me anticipate customer needs, leading to a significant reduction in overstock and understock situations.
This not only improved my cash flow but also enhanced customer satisfaction as we always had the right products in stock.”
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Detailed Markdown Planning: Enables you to input various markdown percentages and the timing of these discounts throughout the sales period.
Financial Impact Analysis: Calculates the all-in gross margin, taking into account promotions, coupons, and loyalty program erosions.
Sales Forecasting: Projects sales figures for each markdown stage, helping you plan for optimal inventory turnover.
Comprehensive Results Overview: Provides a season-wide summary of total units sold, total sales, gross margin, and markdown impact.
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Robust Forecasting Spreadsheet: A tool designed to manage and simulate the financial outcomes of different markdown strategies.
Guided Setup Process: Instructions on how to populate the spreadsheet with your specific data for accurate forecasting.
Dynamic Calculations: Built-in formulas to automatically compute sales and margins based on your markdown inputs.
Adjustable Parameters: Flexibility to modify the markdown percentages and sales assumptions as needed.
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Retail Managers: Ideal for managers who need to strategize sales discounts and promotions effectively.
Merchandisers and Buyers: Helps those responsible for purchasing and stock management to align their strategies with sales projections.
Financial Planners in Retail: Supports financial analysts in the retail industry by providing a clear view of potential revenue impacts from various discount levels.
Marketing Teams: Useful for marketing professionals planning promotional campaigns that depend on precise discounting strategies.