Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I examine how retailers can build resilient, responsible businesses. As consumers have become use to have access to a vast array ...

When retailers discover that a particular product isn’t selling as well as it normally does, there are many potential explanations. Is there a new, similar product on a nearby shelf that’s priced for ...

If you’ve ever walked through a store and noticed one empty shelf while another is overflowing, you’ve seen the daily reality merchandisers face. Every day is a juggling act: what to stock, where to ...