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Maximizing Gross Margin ROI: How Integrated Merchandise Planning Bridges the Finance-Retail Gap
Boost your retail ROI with Island Pacific’s Integrated Merchandise Planning. Discover how retailers are saving 2 days a week and increasing profits by $7.3M through smarter stock turns and seamless Workday finance integration. Move from manual spreadsheets to a unified, AI-driven planning solution that connects your merchandising, finance, and people for scalable growth.
How to Stop Fashion Markdown Bleed: Data-Driven Strategies for Apparel Retailers
Stop profit erosion with Island Pacific’s Fashion Merchandise Management System. In 2026, "markdown bleed" is a data problem, not a retail inevitability. Our SmartRetail MMS offers real-time stock ledger visibility, master data management for complex SKU attributes, and localized price optimization. Transform your apparel inventory strategy from reactive to predictive and protect your margins.
Why Island Pacific’s Merchandise Management System (MMS) is Your Growth Engine in 2026
Scale your retail operations with Island Pacific’s Merchandise Management System (MMS). Discover how our unified commerce platform provides real-time inventory visibility, protects margins through smart replenishment, and integrates seamlessly from planning to finance with Workday. Stay ahead of 2026 retail trends with a scalable, API-first solution designed to bridge the gap between digital and physical stores.
Speed is the New Loyalty: How to Achieve 40% Faster Transactions in 2026
Stop losing customers to slow checkout lines. In 2026, friction is a conversion killer. Learn how Island Pacific SmartStore POS helps retailers achieve 40% faster transactions using Unified Commerce, mPOS line-busting, and real-time inventory syncing. Discover the tech behind frictionless retail and prepare for the future of agentic payments.
Peak Season, Smarter Systems: Applying NRF 2025 Holiday Trends with Connected Retail Technology
Explore how retailers can turn NRF 2025 holiday trends into action with connected retail technology. Learn how smarter planning, real-time inventory, omnichannel order management, and data-driven insights help retailers navigate peak season complexity, protect margins, and deliver better customer experiences.
Island Pacific at NRF 2026: What Island Pacific Can Offer Retailers
Explore how Island Pacific helps retailers succeed at NRF 2026 with connected retail solutions. Learn how merchandise management, order management, business intelligence, and ERP integration work together to improve planning, inventory visibility, omnichannel fulfilment, and data-driven decision-making across modern retail operations.
Five Purchasing Mistakes Costing Retailers Margin and How to Fix Them
Retail margins are under pressure, and purchasing mistakes often make the problem worse. From inaccurate forecasting to poor supplier data and siloed demand planning, retailers risk lost sales and rising markdowns. This guide explores the five most common purchasing mistakes costing retailers margin and how smarter forecasting, unified data, and modern retail systems can fix them.
Unified Retail Starts with Unified Data: The Strategic Role of Data Management in 2026
Master Data Management (MDM) is the foundation of unified retail in 2026. Learn how Island Pacific’s MDM solution centralizes product, supplier, pricing, and inventory data to power accurate omnichannel experiences, AI-driven insights, and efficient operations. Improve fulfilment, planning, and customer satisfaction with a single source of truth across your retail ecosystem.
How Island Pacific’s Supplier Portal Powers Accurate Orders, Faster Replenishment & Better Margins
Discover how Island Pacific’s Supplier Portal transforms retail supply chains by improving order accuracy, speeding replenishment, and enhancing supplier collaboration. Reduce errors, increase visibility, protect margins, and create a connected workflow across merchandising, ordering, and fulfilment for smarter, more efficient retail operations.
Why is Retail Inventory Management so Important?
Effective inventory management is essential for profitable, omnichannel retailing. Discover why accurate stock, real-time visibility, and integrated systems like Island Pacific’s Inventory Management are critical for reducing costs, boosting sales, and delivering seamless customer experiences.
What the 2025 Holiday Shopping Sales Forecast Means for Retailers’ Strategy & Stock
The NRF forecasts U.S. holiday sales will exceed $1 trillion in 2025, a record high but a test for retailers’ strategy, stock, and margins. Learn how precise merchandise planning, inventory visibility, and omnichannel execution can turn forecast growth into profitable performance this holiday season.
Warehouse Efficiency & Omnichannel Success: Leveraging WMS to Meet Today’s Retail Demands
Discover how Island Pacific’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) helps retailers achieve warehouse efficiency, real-time inventory visibility, and seamless omnichannel fulfillment. Optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance the customer experience across every retail channel.
3 Key Strategies Every Retailer Should Focus on to Make Black Friday Profitable
Get ready for Black Friday 2025 with insights from Island Pacific. Discover the three key areas every retailer must focus on to stay profitable, from advanced Merchandise Management (MMS) and Omnichannel strategies to smarter Planning and Order Management (OMS). Learn how to boost sales, streamline operations, and protect margins this peak season.
Island Pacific Delivers Smart Merchandise Management for Jewelry, Perfume & Gift Brands
Discover how Island Pacific’s smart Merchandise Management solutions empower Jewelry, Perfume & Gift retailers to streamline operations, optimize inventory, and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences. Learn how data-driven insights and integrated pricing tools are helping retailers increase margins and elevate customer satisfaction.
Island Pacific at NRF Retail’s Big Show 2026
Island Pacific is proud to attend NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show in New York City. Explore how our SmartSuite retail ERP, merchandise management, omnichannel planning, and Workday integration help global retailers boost efficiency, optimize inventory, and drive smarter, more sustainable retail operations.
From Planning to Finance: The Retail Advantages of Island Pacific + Workday
Discover how Island Pacific and Workday are redefining retail ERP by connecting merchandise management, finance, and HR. This end-to-end solution gives retailers real-time visibility, smarter decision-making, and the agility to grow in an omnichannel world.
October KPIs Every Retail Executive Should Track for Q4
As Q4 approaches, October is the time for retail executives to track key KPIs like stock turn, margin performance, and sell-through rates. Monitoring these metrics early helps reduce risk, optimize assortments, and free up capital. With the right BI tools, retailers can make smarter, data-driven decisions before peak season hits.
Spooky Season Sales: How Retailers Can Maximize Halloween Opportunities
Halloween spending is set to hit a record $13.1 billion in 2025, creating big opportunities for retailers. From early promotions and omnichannel pricing to smarter inventory planning and data-driven merchandising, discover how to maximize margins and deliver standout customer experiences this spooky season.
Flexible Promotions That Work: Leveraging Price & Promo Tools Across Channels
Unlock the power of flexible, data-driven promotions with advanced Price & Promo Management tools. Learn how retailers can unify pricing across channels, respond to market shifts in real time, and create targeted offers that boost sales, protect margins, and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences for today’s connected shoppers.
Gear Up for Success in Outdoor & Sports Retail: Are your Smart Inventory Tools Up to the Task?
Boost performance and profitability in outdoor and sports retail with smart Merchandise Management Systems. Gain real-time inventory visibility, streamline fulfillment, and leverage data-driven insights to meet seasonal demand, enhance supplier collaboration, and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences that keep customers coming back.

