Tag: inventory risk

Retailers often stick with familiar products because trying new brands carries real risk. Here’s why fear-driven buying behavior shapes wholesale decisions.

Chris Gunnels

Retailers are not against trying new brands. They hesitate because every new product carries inventory risk, shelf space pressure, reorder uncertainty, and the memory of past buying mistakes.

Chris Gunnels

Retailers do not move slowly because they are indecisive. They move slowly because wholesale feels risky. Here’s why reducing risk helps retailers buy faster.

Chris Gunnels

Retailers don’t order inventory just because products are available. They order when they feel confident. Here’s why confidence is one of the most important factors in wholesale buying.

Chris Gunnels

Wholesale forces retailers into big upfront decisions with slow feedback loops. Here’s why that model creates unnecessary risk for both retailers and brands.

Chris Gunnels

Retailers aren’t bad at buying inventory — they’re forced to gamble. Here’s why wholesale ordering is broken and how it creates risk for every retailer.

Chris Gunnels