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4.4%. That's how much the National Retail Federation expects U.S. retail sales to grow in 2026, reaching $5.6 trillion. That's encouraging. But the number I find interesting isn't necessarily the 4.4%. Its what businesses will have to navigate to get their share of it. Consumers are still spending, but not equally. Costs remain a concern. Labor conditions are changing. And uncertainty has become something businesses have learned to operate alongside rather than wait out. For small and midmarket businesses especially, growth in this environment isn't just about selling more. It's about knowing what to buy, where demand is changing, where your cash is tied up and when to adjust. That's one of the reasons I'm so curious about where inventory intelligence is heading. Better forecasting and visibility won't eliminate uncertainty. But they can help businesses make much better decisions. There is opportunity in that 4.4%. The question is who will be ready to capture it. For a practical place to start, Cin7's demand planning guide explains how to turn expected demand into a plan for what to stock and when to buy. It's worth a read: https://lnkd.in/eRpPuxSY

🚨 62% of SMBs say they don’t know where to start with AI and automation. That lack of clarity is costing businesses time, money, and growth. In our new blog, we share why many SMBs aren’t using AI, what’s holding them back, and how forward-thinking companies are changing their trajectory. https://lnkd.in/ezXFnupV

No more... “Oops, We Ran Out” 🚫 Cin7 ForesightAI turns guesswork into growth. It learns, predicts, and keeps your inventory on point, so you don’t miss a sale or overbuy. Switching is seamless, with free onboarding and expert support to configure the system and transition data. See how it works: https://lnkd.in/en4ppmbW

This year’s Black Friday Cyber Monday numbers are in, and our Cin7 merchants had an incredible weekend. 🥳 Higher sales, bigger carts, and strong performance across every region we serve. Cin7-powered brands showed up this year. Congrats to each merchant team for serving their customers with success!

Holiday sales looking great on paper… until the hidden costs show up like the Grinch? 🎄 Join us on Dec 17 @ 1pm ET / 10am PT for “The Grinch Who Stole Your Margins” a webinar exposing the 5 profit-killers brands never budget for. Featuring: Brad Ebenhoeh Director of Sales at BELAY fka Accountfully Jace Anderson, VP of Sales at Acro Commerce Izzy Coyle, U.S. Solutions Engineer at Cin7 We’ll unpack how to track, prevent, and offset these costs using real-time data, smarter fulfillment, and accurate forecasting - so every order in 2026 actually supports your bottom line. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q03WTLsn0