OnDemand – Who’s Winning, Who’s Failing, What’s Working
IHL has been tracking retail inventory distortion and the true cost of retail out-of-stocks and overstocks for 19 years. Inventory distortion worldwide is a critical issue that continues to plague retailers worldwide, causing significant financial losses and operational challenges. When IHL measures retail inventory distortion, we look at out-of-stocks from the customer perspective (what did they come ready to buy but did not because they couldn’t find it in stock) and the retailer perspective on overstocks (excess discounts or spoilage).
In 2025 alone, supplier missteps cost the industry over $300B, internal inefficiencies nearly $500B, and theft more than $500B. These numbers aren’t just staggering, they’re avoidable.
What You’ll Get
- Protect margins, boost revenue– Learn how top retailers are resolving root causes behind stock inaccuracies and efficiencies.
- Understand global trends, act locally – Get a snapshot of inventory distortion across regions, and uncover strategies that work in your market.
- Gain the insider view – Join thought-leaders like Matt Hopkins (Board), Greg Buzek (IHL), and Lee Holman (IHL) as they deliver a retail macroeconomic update, then dive into drivers, data, and case studies.
- Apply straightforward playbooks – Leave with actionable insights, from preventing theft to optimizing supplier and personnel processes.
Inventory distortion isn’t just a retailer’s headache, it’s a trillion-dollar industry-wide drag. But as disruption hits every corner of retail, those who tackle it head-on are already seeing sales lift, fewer markdowns, and smoother operations. If you’re looking to protect margins, please customers, and sharpen your supply chain for the long haul, you can’t afford to miss this event.
We have several pieces of content to choose from.
Fixing Inventory Distortion – Research Report
Webinar Replay – Who’s Winning – Webinar Recording
Webinar slides – click photo below
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About IHL Group
IHL Group is a global research and advisory firm headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, that provides market analysis and business consulting services for retailers and information technology companies that focus on the retail industry. For more information, see ihlservices.com, call 615-591-2955 or e-mail ihl@ihlservices.com.
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