How retailers can cut costs sustainably while still setting up for future growth.
With competition, technological advances and customer demands increasing, retailers are facing a period of financial strain. Many large retailers that have previously shown no signs of distress have, within months, found themselves in financial difficulty.
Retailers need to find a way to streamline their operations and achieve optimal efficiency in order to manage margin pressures and rising costs. At the same time, they need to find ways to fund new investments, improve the customer experience, and expand omni-channel capabilities.
Instead of just thinking about the short- or medium-term benefits, KPMG looks at how sustainable cuts fit into the business strategy holistically, while planning for the future.
Retaining the trust and confidence of customers is paramount to the continuing success of any retailer. Cuts to in-store staffing and other forms of customer service can lead to scenarios in which the relationship with customers can be irreparably damaged. A sustainable approach to cuts can not only safeguard the most important aspects of the relationship, but maintain high product quality and safety standards.
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