Manage your store takeover: towards a controlled and profitable organization
Introduction Taking over a store is often the project of a lifetime. However, if not well-prepared, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare. To avoid this, it is crucial to master the key steps of the takeover and to understand the available margins for maneuver that the store has to improve both profitability and […]
Avoid the biases induced by Value per Worked Hour!
Introduction In the retail sector, the Value per Worked Hour (VWH) calculated from the revenue is often used as a key performance indicator to plan labor needs. However, this well-known metric can, if misused, introduce biases that distort the evaluation of resources and performance. Understanding these biases is essential for optimizing resource management and ensuring […]
Winning strategies in the face of the textile crisis
Introduction The decline in consumption is no longer a secret! Amid inflation, households are reviewing their spending. Exacerbated by gloomy weather since spring, clothing has been a category targeted for savings! The anticipated 1% decrease in the ready-to-wear market in 2024, following a 0.5% drop in sales in 2023 [1], seems to be confirmed with […]
How can we boost productivity at the point of sale? – with Carrefour Belgium
Carrefour Belgium: how can we increase the productivity of points of sale in an inflationary, competitive and changing environment? Answering this question also means understanding how to overcome the challenges facing retail. The Belgian retail sector is under pressure, and it has never been more crucial for retailers to differentiate themselves from the competition. With […]
Optimising assortments
The current period of inflation has made prices the number one priority for food distributors. Customers’ budgets are under pressure, leading them to reassess their needs, and 60% of them have switched to lower ranges of products such as budget or own-brand lines. The hard discount model is the clear winner in Europe. Working on […]
