​​5 Proven Markdown Strategies to Maximize Profit This Season — Management One Inventory Planning

To maximise profits, align markdown strategies with key retail events of the season, like Black Friday, Christmas or seasonal changes. You can both prepare for seasonal sales by offering markdowns ahead of such major retail events, and clear seasonal inventory thereafter. 

Double up with cross-promotions on slow-moving products bundled with fast-selling items to take advantage of event-driven sales boosts.

Plan markdowns around major retail events and cross-promote slow-moving products by bundling them with fast-selling items. Also anticipate demand spikes using retail inventory systems to maximise your chances and plan markdowns in advance. Remember, 22 percent of consumers think the best markdowns are available the day after Christmas.

The Takeaway

Effective markdown strategies are key to balance inventory levels, drive sales, and maximize profit. By leveraging retail inventory systems, POS retail software, and data-driven insights, retailers can make smarter, more informed decisions that positively impact their bottom line.

The baseline to optimizing each of these strategies is for retailers to adopt a comprehensive, integrated approach to inventory management and markdown planning for maximum seasonal profitability. 

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