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INCREFF Helps You Build Better Cash Flow in Your Business How? Read to know!

As a fashion retail brand, have you ever felt stuck, and unable to plan your next season’s assortment because of...

Prepping Your Inventory and Stores for Valentine’s Day

Whoever invented Valentine’s Day had a stroke of genius because it’s one of the biggest and the most money-making festivals...

How to Minimize Disruptions and Maximize Sales for the Lunar New Year

2025 Lunar New Year is the year of the snake, meant to change lives just like a snake sheds its...

AI-powered Efficiency in Fast Fashion Supply Chains

First came oil-lathered and lip-smacking fast food, delivered to you within minutes of paying. Then came fast fashion – equally...

Top 10 Supply Chain Trends For E-commerce Brands in 2025

In the world of mathematics, 2025 is a number so perfect that it hasn’t been seen in decades and a...

Inventory Management Checklist for Luxury Brands

Inventory management has always been a challenge for luxury brands, with the giant disparity in supply and demand being a...

The #1 way to improve regional utilization

If you’re here, it’s probably because of one of these reasons.1. Quick commerce has forced you to become efficient with...

Solving the D2C Puzzle: How Increff’s Partnerships address Business Challenges across the Value Chain

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) market in India is booming, projected to reach $100 billion by 2025. However, scaling a D2C business...

INCREFF Solved the Never-Ending Puzzle – Demand Forecasting for E-Commerce

Does it feel like demand forecasting is a constant guessing game? One moment, your predictions hit the mark, and the...

A Fashion Brand’s Holiday Wishlist for 2024

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year – New stock is a-coming And great sales in the making Here’s...

Retail Trends and Strategies for Black Friday 2024

Black Friday sales skyrocketed in 2023 and in 2024, this largest shopping event of the year is going to see...

Post-Diwali Strategies: How to Manage Post-Diwali Inventory

Beating the Diwali hangover in the world of retail can be a daunting task, especially the one that comes after...

Retail Horror Stories: Killing the Ghosts of Retail with Increff

1. The Reality of Too Many or Too Few Orders Problem:One of the biggest challenges in retail is striking the...

How to put the customer at the center of everything you do to build great products, brands, and companies

Consumer science is the scientific method of forming hypotheses about customer behavior and then testing them. It is the best...

Achieving Supply Chain Excellence: A Guide to Inventory Planning with Increff

Inventory planning is a strategic process that businesses undertake to manage and control their stock of goods to meet customer...

Retail Planning Software – A Complete Guide

Inventory headaches, supply chain hiccups, promotions that flop, we’ve been there! It’s impossible to perfectly predict consumer demand or always...

Top Benefits of Automated Replenishment Systems

Managing retail inventory is a juggling act. You’re constantly keeping tabs on stock levels, predicting demand, and racing to refill...

A Guide to Markdown Optimization for Retailers

Markdown optimization is a total game-changer for any retailer as it helps in determining the right time for price reductions...

Top 5 Reasons to Incorporate an OMS for Speedier Order Processing

With e-commerce emerging at lightning speed, a business’s most prioritized concern is meeting customer requirements with order orchestration. Does your...

Merchandising Financial Planning Best Practices for Retailers

Financial planning is a really important activity for retail merchandisers. Proper retail budgeting, forecasting, and keeping expenses in check allow...

Serialized Inventory Tracking – How Does It Boost Omnichannel Profits?

Businesses that follow a strong omnichannel strategy can retain clients. So, does your business aim to offer a smooth shopping...

Unveiling Insights from NRF 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Retail

The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show recently unfolded its grandeur in the bustling city of New York, drawing over...

Ship From Store – Meaning, Benefits, and Other Aspects A Retailer Should Learn

The retail universe has undergone significant changes since its inception. Today’s shoppers are more particular about their product deliveries. They...

How to Optimize D2C Inventory Management: Strategies and Tactics

The emergence of D2C brands delivering products right to their customers’ doors provides convenience. By skipping the middle retailer or...

5 Tips to Optimize Your Retail Planning and Buying

Retail planning and buying is a complex process that ensures stores have the right merchandise at the right time to...

Enhancing Retail Decisions with Business Intelligence

In today’s highly competitive and dynamic retail landscape, making well-informed decisions is key to driving growth and profitability. However, with...

Merchandise Financial Planning: A complete guide for your business

In the complex retail landscape, success hinges on more than just offering quality products; it requires meticulous assortment planning, buying,...

Implementing a Warehouse Management System – A Guide

Running efficient warehouse operations is vital for meeting rising customer expectations. However, managing various tasks like receiving, putaway, order picking,...

Achieving Consistent Omnichannel Brand Experiences

Delivering a smooth, unified customer experience across touchpoints is pivotal for retail success today. However, achieving true brand consistency across...

How Merchandise Financial Planning Saves the Day (and Your Bottom Line)

Is Your Inventory Overflowing and Sales Stalling? There’s a Better Way. Are you one of the 67% of retailers facing a mountain...

6 Common Inventory Management Mistakes Brands Make and How Increff WMS Can Help

Effective inventory management is the backbone of any successful retail business. It ensures products are available when customers need them,...

Order Fulfillment on Autopilot: Mastering Efficiency with Increff OMS

88% of consumers are willing to pay for same-day or faster delivery, and 46% expect online retailers to offer such...

The $1.77 Trillion Inventory Black Hole: How Your Business Can Escape (and Thrive) with Increff

Imagine $1.77 trillion. It’s a staggering figure, roughly equivalent to the GDP of Canada. Surprisingly, this is the estimated annual...

Say Goodbye to Stockouts: Here’s How Increff Ensures Inventory Availability

Imagine this: a customer walks into your store, excited to buy their favorite item. They’ve been looking forward to it...

5 Costly Inventory Mistakes That Are Dragging Your Business Down (and How Increff Can Be Your Lifeline)

Managing inventory is not just about numbers; it’s about finding the right balance between having enough products to meet demand...

Markdown Madness? No More! Here’s how Increff can help

Selling products below their intended cost, sometimes at a loss, to boost sales and managing a high volume of customers...

Boost Efficiency, Reduce Costs: The ROI of Increff’s Warehouse Management

Operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving in retail. For businesses relying heavily on...

Riding the E-commerce Wave: Prepping for Peak Season Sales

The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for e-commerce brands. With the rise of online shopping, it’s...

A more fulfilling season with retail’s dynamic trio: BOPIS, BOSS and BORIS

The festive sales season always brings a whirlwind of activity, and in the midst of this hustle and bustle, convenience...

How to Streamline Your Warehouse Operations During Peak Season Sales

The holiday season is here, and we all know what that means—sales and discounts! Both consumers and businesses look forward...

Why Does the Increff Digital Pigeonhole System Beat Put-To-Light Systems for E-commerce Operations

The technology you use in your warehouse for the entire picking and packing process is critical to how efficiently the...

The Frugal Warehouse: 5 Ways to Save Costs in Logistics

Warehouses play a vital role as the pivotal hubs where products await their journey to customers’ doorsteps. However, as indispensable...

Mastering Demand Forecasting: A Comprehensive 7-Step Roadmap to Maximize Sales

Amazon, the massive online retailer, rakes in significant profits in North America because numerous local stores struggle to accurately predict...

Top 5 KPIs That a CEO Must Be Tracking in the Warehouse

Utilizing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential operational metrics that reflect warehouse performance and present a strategic approach...

5 Top Expert Tips to Unlock Inventory Efficiency Like a Pro

In the ever-evolving landscape of online commerce, businesses face razor-thin profit margins, fierce competition, and the critical significance of each...

Top 5 Warehouse Management Systems in India for Optimizing Your Supply Chain Efficiency

Have you ever contemplated the intricacy involved in operating a selling platform like Amazon, Flipkart, or eBay? The immense challenge...

5 B2B Order Management Essential Capabilities You Can’t Ignore

Gone are the days when B2B customers were content with a lackluster experience. The tide has turned, and B2B buyers...

How to Succeed in Retail: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges with the Power of Advanced Tech Innovation

As we navigate through the uncertainty of our current times, the age-old adage, “necessity is the mother of invention,” proves...

How to sell effectively on online marketplaces?

Success in the fast-paced world of diverse marketplaces hinges on selling efficiently. As an e-commerce seller, you face a daunting...

How to Increase Retail Sales During Peak Season: 3 Ways a Retail Tech Partner Can Help

The peak season sales is a make-or-break time for every retailer, offering a significant opportunity to boost revenue and increase...

How to transform your Fashion Merchandising Strategy for maximum Customer Satisfaction?

Keeping up with changes in customer behavior is vital for retailers seeking to thrive in a competitive market. A pivotal...

What are the new-age eyewear merchandising challenges and how to overcome them

Just as a pair of glasses can help you see more clearly, the proper lens on the merchandising landscape can...

BOPIS, ROPIS, and BORIS: Solving the pieces of the Omni Puzzle

In an era characterized by the increasing dominance of digital platforms, retail strategies have taken on new dimensions to meet...

Unleashing Innovation and Key Takeaways from Seamless Middle-East 2023

Event: Seamless Middle-East 2023Location: DubaiDate: May 23 – 24,2023 Our team was excited to be part of this year’s Seamless...

5 things you need to know before setting up a phygital store

In today’s world, customers are increasingly looking for a seamless shopping experience across physical and digital channels. More flexibility leads...

The Future of E-commerce: Top 5 Industry Forecasts

In the dynamic sphere of commerce, the only constant changes with the continuous reshaping of business landscapes driven by the...

Increff’s Commitment to Data Security: Attains SOC2 Type2 Certification

Data security has always been a top priority for Increff, and today we are thrilled to announce another major milestone...

Erasing Merchandising Errors: The Power of Data-Driven Decisions

In the world of retail, a single merchandising decision can influence the trajectory of a season, the success of a...

How’s Picklist Optimization the Best Investment for Warehouse Management?

In the fast-paced world of warehouse management, where every second counts and customer expectations continue to soar, finding ways to...

Losing out on peak season sales? Here are 3 ways a retail tech partner can help

The peak sales season is a make-or-break time for every retailer, offering a significant opportunity to boost revenue and increase...

Timeless best merchandising practices for the fashion-forward

Good merchandising is like a classic wardrobe staple: always in fashion. Picture this: You walk into a store and immediately...

6 smart strategies for fashion brands to increase sales

Sales are the lifeblood of a business. However, with the ever-increasing competition and changing consumer behavior, it can be challenging...

Debunking Myths About Omnichannel Retailing – 4 Misconceptions Explained

Incepted in the early 2000s, omnichannel retailing is no longer a fantasy. Several brands have created an environment where offline,...

How does Increff WMS simplify your complex warehousing needs?

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the employee turnover rate in the warehousing sector has been...

Technology at The Heart of Fashion Retail – Embracing Sustainability

Have you ever wondered about the environmental impacts of building your wardrobe? Yes, apart from your daily commutes and lifestyle...

Maximize Footwear Sale; Plan, Allocate, & Replenish Accurately

India is the second largest footwear manufacturer, accounting for about 13% of footwear production globally. Due to its high population,...

Upgrading delivery experience – Going beyond warehouses/ distribution centers

Until recently people hailed 5-day delivery as quick. Nowadays, consumers expect delivery to take no longer than 24 – 48...

Challenges in Kidswear Merchandising – Solve with Increff Merchandising Software

One of the fastest-growing retail categories in the last few years is Children and Baby Apparel. According to Fortune Business...

Manage inventory transfers efficiently for your growing business

What is (Inter-Store Transfer) IST? The inter-store transfer also referred to as Inter Branch Transfer, is part of the retail...

Implement Regional Utilization to minimize logistics expense

As same-day deliveries become a norm, faster order fulfillment is now directly related to retaining customers or losing them. Hence...

Why is Increff WMS the right choice for your warehouse operations

Are you managing warehouse operations with systems that make you raise questions like: These red flags indicate it’s high time...

Unlock the power of analytics to win more online sales opportunities

As retail e-commerce sales worldwide are expected to grow by 56 percent over the next years, reaching about 8.1 trillion...

Planning a sustainable future with Increff Merchandising Solution

Apparel companies, be they haute couture or mass-production chains, are at all times burdened with an inventory glut. This glut...

Dive into your sales data and interpret the right story

Retail is one of the most data-driven industries, from sales data to inventory details – every data point offers an...

Are your Business Decisions Hurting your Bottomline? It’s Time to Rethink.

Offering excessive discounts during the sales season can be quite tempting to clear ageing inventory, however, discounts not only slash...

Optimize inventory distribution this holiday season with Increff MS Pro

As an established brand/retailer with a healthy spread of brick-and-mortar stores, in-season planning involves optimal inventory distribution to all points...

Recover from post-pandemic data & sales loss with smart merchandising

The Economist, in 2017, referred to data as “new oil”, the one ingredient every business needs to drive the world...

5 sure shot techniques to reduce costs in the retail supply chain

Creating a highly competitive retail supply chain depends on how well you’re able to control/reduce your costs. Incurring unnecessary costs...

7 Biggest supply chain mistakes & how to solve them

You could be one of the most seasoned merchandisers and yet you could fall for some common supply chain mistakes....

10 Unrealized Benefits of Serialization

Itemized serialization pays rich dividends to your business by optimizing processes, making inventory 100% traceable, minimizing human errors, and increasing...

4 Myths on Store Sales Maximization

As the marketplace becomes increasingly competitive by the day, store managers are dealing with a tremendous amount of pressure to...

Who Says Automation is with Robots? Think Beyond!

While robotics has a significant role in automation, it is not the only way to achieve it. Robotics consists of...

5 Myths on Warehouse Inventory Management Busted

Warehouse automation is fast becoming one of the essentials of supply chain management. But there are some very common myths...

5 Ways to Control Inventory in the World of Lean Retailing

The fast-changing retail industry is increasingly adopting a customer-centric approach. Customers have a wider array of options and are no...

Top 5 Challenges Within the Warehouse and How to Solve Them

As retail and e-commerce turn into highly competitive spaces warehouse management is also becoming more and more challenging. Customers these...

How Technology is Propelling the Growth of D2C Brands

Brands that have a well-established presence among their customers can benefit significantly by opting for the D2C route of marketing....

5 Growing Technology Trends Reshaping the Retail Industry

Cutting-edge technology has left no sector of the economy untouched and is turning out to be one of the biggest...

Digital Transformation in B2B Commerce

The retail business landscape is changing faster than ever. For e-commerce merchants, that change has come in the form of...

Inter-store transfers; An inventory optimization solution

You have probably heard about the concept of inventory optimization, but do you know how to make the most of...

5 Extremely Useful Techniques to Boost Store Sales

While online shopping rises in trajectory, stores have continued to remain highly relevant. In the US, over 85% of retail...

Seasonal Inventory Management: New-Season Allocation & Mid-Season Replenishment

In today’s retail environment of fast fashion, retailers have to replenish their inventory constantly. One of the main challenges faced...

Retail assortment planning; Creating a winning product mix & depth in stores

Creating a winning product mix and depth in stores is one of the biggest challenges for the modern retailer. The...

The FEFO Method for Expiry Date Inventory Management Guidelines

Industries that deal in perishable or low shelf-life products such as baby care, cosmetics, personal care, etc. can incur significant...

How Distributed Warehousing Benefits e-Commerce

According to a survey, around 33% of customers have higher expectations for fast shipping, 40% for free shipping, and 42%...

Faster Omnichannel Order Fulfillment is the Future of Retail

Speed is one of the defining factors of omnichannel order fulfillment. According to a recent Mckinsey report, when delivery times...

The Art of Merchandise Planning for Omnichannel Retail

While brands are increasingly taking to the digital space, physical stores continue to play an important role. Two ways in...

E-commerce Inventory and Order Management with Scalable WMS

Businesses demand rapid scalability from brands and retailers, especially in times of peak demand and business growth. When your website...

Successful Omnichannel Strategies for E-commerce

As retailers increasingly switch to multi channel order fulfillment, they reinvent the supply chain to enhance asset monitoring, outbound &...

Building Integrated Digital Supply Chains for Omnichannel Retail

Supply chain integration brings together all the functions in omnichannel fulfillment into a single system. It necessitates careful coordination and...

Allocation and Replenishment for Omnichannel Retail

As omnichannel retail becomes a steady trend, conventional allocation and forecasting can cost millions and appear to be rather tedious....

Advantages of the Marketplace model vs Inventory model for E-commerce

The e-commerce industry has been around for more than a decade now, and it has changed the dynamic of operation...

Building Digital Supply Chains with Integrated Demand Planning

As the global economy becomes interconnected and complex, companies find it challenging to meet customer expectations. They must make supply...

6 Critical Reasons to Outsource Your Warehousing Operations

When deciding whether to outsource warehousing and distribution, it is essential to consider if your business is experiencing rapid growth,...

How Brands Can Benefit From Outsourcing Warehouse Operations

Traditional warehousing may not cut it anymore to meet customer expectations of speedy order fulfilment. To support multi-channel sales –...

7 Best Ways to Reduce Omnichannel Fulfilment Costs

The retail industry has broadly acknowledged and understood that slow and steady might no longer win the race. Operating in...

E-commerce Return Analysis: Solution to the Trillion-Dollar Returns Problem

A free returns policy by online retailers has been pivotal in the exponential growth of online sales platforms. The easy...

What is a High Low Pricing Strategy in Retail? Find the ideal price for your product.

A high-low pricing strategy is one that runs a substantial gap between the regular or listed price of any product...

Maximize profits with Retail Price Optimization

What is Retail Price Optimization? Customers are comparing prices all the time and across channels – online and offline. They...

How D2C Brands Scale Exponentially with New-Age Inventory Management & WMS Solution

D2C e-commerce is growing faster with increasing penetration of mobile and internet services, and the mushrooming growth of 3PL companies,...

How To Choose The Best WMS For Your E-Commerce Business To Maximize Revenue?

With the increasing digitization of inventory records, product codes, and warehouse registers, human intervention in warehouse management has decreased drastically....

How Demand-Based Inventory Distribution Helps Future-Proof Your E-Commerce Business

As competition intensifies across the e-commerce space, brands must offer faster deliveries and efficient order fulfillment to stay competitive. Being...

How to Choose a Warehouse Management System

A warehouse management software is vital to the successful management of the warehouse. Research shows that it can improve warehouse efficiency...

How to make Picking and Packing more Efficient for both B2B and B2C Fulfillment

According to a Statista survey, e-retail sales accounted for 18 percent of all retail sales worldwide in 2020. This figure...

The Cost of Human Error in Merchandise Planning: MS Excel vs New Age Merchandising Planning Software

Every business begins with a plan which, if not executed properly, impacts growth and expansion. Inventory management is a critical...

How retail stores can plan their merchandise accurately during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale

Merchandise planning is an intensive process that gets more complicated around the holiday and discount season. Black Friday discount, which...

Choosing The Right WMS To Manage The Holiday Season Rush

Just as Thanksgiving approaches, everyone is looking forward to some time off and a bit of indulgence before the year...

How Fast-Growing Fashion Brands can Scale E-Commerce Fulfillment with new-age WMS

From the catwalk, straight to the customer’s closet in less than a few weeks. Fashion trends, subsequently the fashion industry,...

Reduce logistics costs and improve delivery time with Increff Regional Utilization

The phenomenal rise of e-commerce is hardly unprecedented. Over the last few years, the growing internet penetration, affordable data prices,...

Perfect Warehousing Solution for Higher Efficiency and Inventory Management

Warehousing is an integral part of the supply chain where retailers can reduce costs by optimizing inventory, minimizing overheads, and...

The Next Big Thing in Retail: Automation in Inventory Management

As more and more people turn to omnichannel shopping, something as simple as maintaining inventory has become more difficult for...

Assortment Planning For Profitable Retailing

There are hundreds of people who walk into your store every day. This provides an opportunity to convert them into...

Intelligent Inventory Management of Apparel, Seasonal, & Short Life Cycle Products

Increff named as a Representative Vendor in the 2021 Gartner Market Guide for Retail Assortment Management Applications (RAMA): Short Life...

The Fair, Flawed, and Fouled E-commerce Returns

Returns aren’t just lost sales, they put customer relationships and inventory investment at risk unless managed accurately. They are an...

What is Retail Inventory Management? How to Master it?

As a brand owner, do you often find the merchandise your customers are searching for is either out of stock...

How Dynamic Pricing Strategy Can Help Retailers

As consumers started shopping online and omnichannel, price is playing an important role. The Internet gives consumers the ability to...

If you are going D2C with Shopify, Scale Faster with Increff

Retail started from local stores and expanded nationwide, cross borders, with e-commerce. E-commerce provided a uniform platform business for brands...

Opening our Libraries on GitHub

All of us software developers have been using open-source software for many years now. Some of the notable ones (for...

Inter-store transfers – Reshuffle inventory for optimum sales

As an established retailer, you require a wide range of styles in multiple sizes to meet customer demand. The need...

Making online shopping easy. Give more than what your customers want

The rise of the internet and tech advancements have moulded the way consumers connect with a brand. This relationship is...

INCREFF recognized as a Notable Vendor in Gartner’s report “Asia/Pacific Context: Magic Quadrant for WMS”

Increff is recognized as a Notable Vendor in Gartner’s report “Asia/Pacific Context: Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems” published in Aug 2020....

Tough Challenges need creative solutions. Merchandise planning made easy now!

Assortment or option planning is a holistic process that blends fashion with finance. It helps merchandisers and retailers create a...

Sustainable Fashion: A fad or the future?

Our global fashion industry has been heavily criticized for causing irreparable damage to the environment. A recent study, April 2020,...

Do you know what Zara and H&M do to be on the best-in-class Supply Chain list?

An efficient Supply chain streamlines everything from sourcing raw material to delivery of the final product, adjusting and adapting to...

Black Friday Sale may never be the same again – Here’s why!

Black Friday, traditionally a ‘door-busting’ event remembered for its midnight rush, crowded stores, and limited deals will be experienced very...

Increff Launches Regional Utilization Module

The shopping season is ON, are you closer to your customer? As fashion brands & retailers prepare their stock for...

Cloud-warehousing – Your low cost solution for easy fulfillment

“The advances of technology are based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it, so...

9 reasons why you need a New Age Warehouse Management Systems

Efficient warehousing is a crucial activity in the supply chain. It has become a source of competitive advantage for brands...

Incredible E-commerce Sales Performance with World’s Best WMS

Increff is the leader in retail technology innovation. With cutting-edge solutions for boosting both offline and online sales of fashion...

Increff is Gartner Cool Vendor in Retail

Change is here and INCREFF is leading it.Retail has been an ever-evolving industry that has upgraded and strengthened with each...