Janie Yu

DSD used to be the default. Now it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Emerging brands between $10M–$100M are learning the hard way: → DSD eats margins and doesn’t always deliver → Warehouse distributors offer reach, but zero follow-through → Internal teams are stretched thin and under-supported So what’s working? A hybrid RTM model—mixing metro DSD, warehouse, shared field teams, and direct retail partnerships. In our latest post, we break down: ✅ When DSD still makes sense ✅ How to blend routes based on store velocity ✅ The role of retail teams in bridging execution gaps ✅ Why talent matters more than tech at this stage Read it here: 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03vPx-y0 #CPGstrategy #DSDdistribution #EmergingBrands #RouteToMarket #RetailExecution #AceTalentCurators https://hubs.ly/Q03vPx-y0

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DSD used to be the default. Now it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Emerging brands between $10M–$100M are learning the hard way: → DSD eats margins and doesn’t always deliver → Warehouse distributors offer reach, but zero follow-through → Internal teams are stretched thin and under-supported So what’s working? A hybrid RTM model—mixing metro DSD, warehouse, shared field teams, and direct retail partnerships. In our latest post, we break down: ✅ When DSD still makes sense ✅ How to blend routes based on store velocity ✅ The role of retail teams in bridging execution gaps ✅ Why talent matters more than tech at this stage #CPGstrategy #DSDdistribution #EmergingBrands #RouteToMarket #RetailExecution #AceTalentCurators https://hubs.ly/Q043PsPv0

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Sizing isn’t just a customer frustration—it’s a billion-dollar supply chain problem. In this Retail Unwrapped clip, Janice Wang joins Shelley E. Kohan to explain how AI is helping fashion brands tackle fit challenges, cut costly returns, and boost margins. 🎧 Watch the full episode → https://hubs.li/Q03Lq0Rl0 #RetailUnwrapped #FashionSupplyChain #AIinRetail ALVANON

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As highlighted in RFID Journal 2025 Reflections, Giampaolo Marino of Energous points to a meaningful shift underway in apparel retail—where Ambient IoT is extending beyond traditional RFID to deliver continuous, maintenance-free intelligence across physical retail environments. What makes this particularly exciting—and somewhat surprising—for apparel retailers is how quickly these technologies are moving from experimentation to real-world relevance. Apparel stores operate with high SKU velocity, frequent assortment changes, and premium inventory on the shop floor, making persistent visibility not just valuable, but essential. While RFID has already become foundational for item-level identification, inventory accuracy, and omnichannel fulfillment, Ambient IoT introduces the next layer of intelligence: • Continuous awareness beyond periodic scans • Reduced dependence on manual processes • Visibility that keeps pace with fast-moving apparel inventories • Store environments that remain connected without ongoing maintenance effort For an industry historically constrained by operational complexity at scale, the promise of maintenance-free, always-on intelligence is a compelling evolution. It signals a future where apparel retailers can move from reactive inventory management to proactive, real-time decision-making across stores. Ambient IoT may have started as a broader technology vision—but its implications for apparel retail are both promising and transformational. If you’re exploring how next-generation RFID and Ambient IoT can reshape apparel retail operations, let’s connect and exchange perspectives. #FashionRetail #ElectronicsRetail #RetailShrinkage #AmbientIoT #EnergyHarvesting #BLE #RTLS #RFID #SmartRetail #LossPrevention #StoreOperations #ABFRL #RelianceRetail #RelianceBrandsLimited #RBL #RelianceTrends #TrentLtd #Westside #Zudio #TrentLimited #Raymond #ShoppersStop #LifestyleInternational #MaxFashionIndia #FabIndia #Manyavar #VedantFashions #RetailInnovation #RetailTrends

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Standardizing "deadstock" transforms how industries manage risk, capital, and supply. With clear definitions and verification, we can convert excess inventory into transparent, tradable assets, redefining supply chain value. READ: https://lnkd.in/eTM4-_De

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In DC Velocity's latest article, ID Label’s Jean Pang shares expert insights on the growing demand for cold storage and outdoor labeling solutions. From subzero freezers to the intense sun of outdoor yards, today’s warehouses need labels that perform in extreme conditions without compromising scan accuracy. 📰 Read it here: https://hubs.ly/Q03tQQzS0 #ColdStorage #WarehouseLabels #OutdoorLabeling #SupplyChain #IDLabel #Barcoding #Logistics #MaterialHandling

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IN THE NEWS: Josh Higgins, president of OS1st, on moving fast while staying focused. .... “We’re working very closely with our manufacturing partners to manage pricing, optimize our supply chain, and ensure stable inventory levels,” Higgins says. “Additionally, we’ve proactively increased inventory and secured additional raw materials to give us a cushion during this uncertainty. We’ve also shifted our demand generation strategy with simple pivots like updating our website’s front page to emphasize our in-store availability via Locally, which drives sell-through at retail.” Read Josh Higgins' take on the trade war and other recent disruptions, and how OS1st is responding. >>>> https://lnkd.in/ehDs6jM5

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📉Retailers lose margin, time, and brand value from inefficient return processes. Return rates average 16% across retail and reach 30% for online apparel.  Every return costs around $33, and most retailers recover only 20–30% of the item’s value when using liquidation or bulk wholesale. These costs stack quickly, especially when inventory sits idle, resale windows are missed, and operations slow down. Manual return flows also make it harder to meet sustainability goals, which 77% of consumers care about when choosing where to shop. ReturnPro helps retailers automate the return process, recover more value, and improve resale speed while meeting ESG goals. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/eU_-ezSm

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From apparel to electronics, global ecommerce gets complicated fast. Flavorcloud relies on Descartes CustomsInfo™ to navigate tricky classification challenges across products and destinations. Whit Bolland, Head of Global Trade Compliance, calls it “indispensable.” It’s their go-to for accurate, trusted trade content that keeps everything moving. Watch the video for more insights. https://lnkd.in/emdEY2Qf

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Secondhand fashion’s biggest problem: Scale. New fashion retail has: Centralized SKUs Zero processing Vertical integration Full transparency Secondhand fashion has: Single-SKU fulfillment Processing on every unit Extended supply chains Total opacity How can secondhand compete? Layers. Layers Wholesale is building the infrastructure to make secondhand scalable - a supply chain as a service. Connecting buyers directly to the world’s largest raghouses - seamless business. Consolidating containers worldwide - better prices, better variety. Processing in Pakistan - 20x cheaper operations. End-to-end logistics consolidation - FCL pricing on LCL loads, no import hassle. Welcome to the future of secondhand. Welcome to Layers. Find our B2B division at: LayersWholesale.com #secondhand #raghouses #textilerecycling #preloved #vintagewholesale #b2b

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