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Inside Retail Strategy: How Executives Are Adapting to Demand, Tariffs and Technology
We surveyed 100+ retail executives to learn how they are adapting their strategies for a tariff-laden 2025 H2. Here are the results.

7thonline
3 days ago3 min read


Why AI Data-Driven Retail is the Future—and How to Get There
Utilize data-driven strategies in retail to perfect merchandise assortment. Plan smarter with AI-based inventory optimization tools.

7thonline
Jun 33 min read


Retail and Manufacturing Operations: Max Ma on the Possibility of Reshoring with AI & Automation
Reshoring for fashion and apparel is heating up discussions amid tariff news from the President’s America-first agenda. But is it feasible?

7thonline
Jun 23 min read


Reinventing Retail Tech—How 7thonline is Optimizing Merchandising with AI
Max Ma sits with The PowerTalk Show to discuss how 7thonline is replacing Excel and saving retailers millions. Join the discussion.

7thonline
May 302 min read


3 Takeaways from PI Apparel Merchandise Planning Show 2025
Three takeaways from two days of assessing merchant challenges and requirements at PI Apparel’s Merchandise Planning Show 2025.

7thonline
May 293 min read


Why AI Is Turning Order Fill Rate Into the Most Important KPI for Fashion Wholesalers
Often overlooked, there is a metric quietly shaping wholesale success, especially for loyalty-focused wholesalers: order fill rate.

7thonline
May 195 min read


5 Strategies Retailers (and Wholesalers) Can Use to Offset Tariffs
Increased policy uncertainty and tariff expansions raise the stakes across supply chains. Learn how retailers can offset tariff costs.

7thonline
May 53 min read


AI-Powered Assortment Planning & Size Profiling for the Ozempic Generation
“As more people use GLP-1 drugs, brands are updating (size) models more often than they have before to meet the need for small sizes.”

7thonline
Apr 242 min read


Retail Planning Software: Optimize Assortment Planning and Demand-Driven Inventory With AI
When demand is high but sentiment is low, strategic assortment planning is paramount. Retail planning software can help retailers navigate.

7thonline
Apr 182 min read


The Role of AI in Allocation: Right Product, Right Place, Right Time
AI is rewriting the retail playbook. Discover the power of placing the right products in the right place at the right time, and AI's role.

7thonline
Apr 164 min read


The Green Shelf: Streamline Stock & Sustainability in Retail
Traditionally high-waste, the fashion industry is embracing sustainability—starting at the supply chain with tech soutions.

7thonline
Apr 102 min read


Omnichannel Solutions: The Backbone of Retail Brands’ Success
Omnichannel solutions empower retailers to make integrated merchandising decisions that drive success. AI amplifies this. Unlock more.

7thonline
Apr 22 min read


Navigating the Upcoming Tariffs: Mitigating Retail Risk
Retail executives are preparing for supply chain disruptions amid tariff pressures. Here's how to proactively mitigate those risks.

7thonline
Mar 284 min read


Retail Trends and Insights on What’s Next in 2025
In conversations with industry leaders, we noticed 5 key trends for 2025—especially in the retail tech world. Let's break them down.

7thonline
Mar 74 min read


How AI Drives Profitability in Retail
AI in retail drives profitability by making smarter, data-driven decisions—from product assortment and allocation to inventory management.

7thonline
Mar 73 min read


How Retailers Can Spot Fake AI
Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and its benefits for retailers, but not everything labeled as AI is actually AI.

7thonline
Mar 34 min read


The Next Evolution in Retail Inventory Management Needs to Break Down Silos
Next-generation inventory management solutions break down retail operational silos, fostering real-time collaboration between teams.

7thonline
Feb 64 min read


Unleashing Wholesale Tech that Embraces Real-Time Data, Removes Silos and Avoids Costly Mistakes
Don't retrofit wholesale needs into a retail-specific platform. Embrace wholesale tech that considers wholesale-specific operations.

7thonline
Dec 9, 20244 min read


How AI in Retail is Enhancing Efficiency, Freeing Retailers from "Excel Hell"
Cutting-edge innovations such as AI in retail enhance efficiency. Move away from manual processes that boost productivity and profitability.

7thonline
Nov 20, 20245 min read


Minimize Markdowns by 30% Through Smart Allocation and Planning
In an era where consumer expectations are rapidly evolving, it's crucial to plan and allocate to stores better, faster, and smarter.

7thonline
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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