How Kindred Bravely Optimized Inventory and Boosted Efficiency with Toolio

McGee & Co. Boosts Forecast Accuracy by 10% and In-Stock Rate by 15%+ with Toolio

McGee & Co. is a home furnishings and decor brand operating in the U.S. The team manages thousands of SKUs across core and seasonal assortments and relies on tight inventory control to support sales, launches, and vendor relationships.

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Before Toolio, planning and forecasting lived in Excel, requiring multiple data exports from Power BI, Shopify, and NetSuite. Forecasts were tedious to build and maintain, with significant time spent validating data. User error was common and visibility into trends, receipts, and inventory was fragmented.

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Toolio replaced this setup with a single system for merchandise and assortment planning. The team gained faster access to data, more reliable forecasts, and the ability to reforecast weekly without manually updating multiple forecast templates. This shift improved decision-making and freed up time for higher-value analysis.

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“Having one system for sales and inventory planning has made it much easier to communicate results and decisions to leadership.” - Kristen Klett, Planning Manager

Boston Proper Boosts Turnover 5% and Cut Buy Cycles by 30% with Toolio

Boston Proper is a 30-year-old women’s apparel brand, now operating as an online-only business with about $90M in annual revenue. The brand serves women 40+ who want bold, vibrant collections that let them stand out and express confidence.

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For most of its history, Boston Proper operated on a catalog-first business model, planning assortments one drop at a time with little visibility beyond that season’s launch. Without a holistic view of the business, teams worked in siloed spreadsheets, making it difficult to track performance, align on financial targets, or adapt quickly when trends or supply chain realities shifted. Once plans were set, they often went untouched, leaving missed opportunities to chase winning products or mitigate underperformers.

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As part of a larger digital transformation, Boston Proper needed a planning tool that could modernize their processes, improve collaboration across teams, and replace the “set it and forget it” cycle with agile, data-driven decision-making.

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‍“We needed a tool that was more holistic and flexible, that could help us forge our own path instead of just repeating history. Toolio gave us that, and it’s already changed the way we work.” — Chad, VP of Merch Planning, Boston Proper

How Emazing Group Unlocked $545K in Savings Through Optimized Inventory Planning

Emazing Group is a retail company operating two distinct apparel brands: iHeartRaves, a vibrant festival clothing line, and INTO THE AM, a fast-growing men's apparel brand with a significant presence on Amazon.

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Before adopting Toolio, Emazing relied heavily on Excel spreadsheets, which consumed significant time and limited their ability to scale effectively.

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Implementing Toolio revolutionized their inventory planning and merchandise management, saving considerable time, optimizing decision-making, and significantly reducing operational costs.

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As Alie McCaskill, VP of Merchandise, states, "Toolio has been a game changer for us, especially with reporting and reorder processes, helping us streamline and focus more on profitability and growth."

How Needed Increased Gross Margin Through Optimized Inventory Planning

Needed is a leading nutrition brand specializing in scientifically-backed supplements designed for long-term health and wellness. Operating primarily as a subscription-based business, Needed’s success depends on precise inventory forecasting, effective cost management, and seamless collaboration between planning, finance, and marketing teams.

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Before implementing Toolio, Needed’s inventory and financial planning were largely managed through Excel, making it difficult to track margins, analyze cost trends, and quickly answer leadership questions about profitability shifts.

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Since adopting Toolio, Needed has achieved a significant increase in gross margins. By leveraging Toolio’s real-time SKU-level insights and scenario planning capabilities, the team can now quickly identify cost fluctuations, optimize procurement strategies, and ensure that every inventory decision supports margin improvement.

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“Toolio has been instrumental in helping us understand where our margin gains are coming from. When leadership asks why margins improved or dropped, we can instantly drill down by category and SKU to explain the shifts—something that used to take much longer when we were working in Excel.”

Magnolia Boosts Efficiency by 30% & Reduces Stockouts with Toolio

Magnolia, a leader in curated home goods and design, has transformed its inventory management with Toolio. By leveraging Toolio’s advanced planning capabilities, Magnolia has streamlined operations, reducing inventory planning time from 15 hours per week to 5 hours. This strategic shift enables the team to make agile, data-driven decisions, optimize stock levels, and improve financial performance. With features like demand forecasting and enhanced collaboration, Magnolia ensures its inventory strategy remains efficient and customer-centric.

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"Being able to see a forward forecast has been especially beneficial in reacting to sales trends and staying in stock on items that are overperforming." - Craig Smith, Senior Merchandise Planner

How Stio Cut Returns by 30% and Transformed Inventory Allocation

Stio is an outdoor lifestyle brand offering functional and versatile apparel, outerwear, and footwear. The company has evolved from a DTC eCommerce business into a multi-channel retailer, including eCommerce, retail, wholesale, outlet, corporate, and closeout. Over the past two years, Stio has doubled its brick-and-mortar presence, expanding to 10 stores, including two outlet locations.

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With the rapid growth of its business, Stio needed a more precise way to manage inventory flow and reduce inefficiencies in stock allocation. By implementing Toolio, Stio was able to cut end-of-season returns by 30%, significantly reducing costly send-backs to its warehouse. This shift to a demand-driven allocation strategy has not only minimized excess inventory handling but also improved sell-through, allowing Stio to keep the right products in the right stores at the right time.

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mnml Reduces Inventory by 40% Through Real-Time Visibility

mnml is a contemporary fashion brand specializing in high-quality, minimalist streetwear. Before implementing Toolio, their inventory management relied heavily on Excel and Qlik View, making it difficult to optimize stock levels and react dynamically to demand shifts. The lack of real-time visibility led to excess inventory buildup, tying up working capital and limiting agility.

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Since adopting Toolio, mnml has achieved a 40% reduction in on-hand inventory, significantly improving cash flow while maintaining in-stock availability for key products. With more accurate demand forecasting and real-time insights, mnml has minimized overstock, reduced inefficiencies, and gained greater control over its inventory strategy.

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‍“I’ve been extremely happy with Toolio. The tool has made it much easier to visualize and act on our inventory data.” — Tyler Tasso, Planning Manager, mnml

How Boll & Branch Reduced Inventory by 30% with Smarter Planning and Forecasting

Boll & Branch, a leader in sustainable luxury bedding, has transformed its inventory planning and forecasting with a more structured, data-driven approach. As the company scaled, relying on Excel for planning became a major bottleneck—files crashed, visibility was limited, and adapting to demand shifts was slow. By embracing a more modern planning solution, Boll & Branch streamlined workflows, improved forecasting accuracy, and gained the agility needed to support its rapid growth.

Knix invests in Toolio to bring agility and scale to planning

Knix, a trailblazer in the intimate apparel industry, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity and innovation, has transformed its inventory management with Toolio. This collaboration has streamlined Knix’s assortment planning, reducing excess inventory and boosting sell-through rates through Toolio's advanced analytics. The move underscores Knix’s dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency and meet the unique needs of its diverse customer base, reinforcing its position as a leader in creating comfortable, functional, and innovative undergarments.

Hunter Bell's Journey to Efficient Inventory Management with Toolio

Hunter Bell, a celebrated fashion brand renowned for its feminine silhouettes and vibrant use of color, has revolutionized its inventory planning and management strategy since adopting Toolio's integrated solution. By leveraging Toolio's advanced features and data-driven insights, Hunter Bell has significantly enhanced its inventory efficiency, minimized stockouts and dead stock, and elevated its overall business performance. This strategic move has not only bolstered Hunter Bell's operational agility but has also amplified its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, reinforcing its status as a leader in contemporary women's fashion.

How Kindred Bravely Optimized Inventory and Boosted Efficiency with Toolio

Kindred Bravely is a leading maternity and nursing apparel company dedicated to providing comfortable, functional, and stylish clothing for moms. Founded in 2015 by Deeanne Akerson and Garret Akerson, the company has grown significantly, offering a wide range of high-quality products to support moms through all stages of motherhood. As the business expanded, Kindred Bravely recognized the need to optimize its inventory management practices. By implementing Toolio, the company has transformed its approach, leveraging demand forecasting and inventory visibility features to reduce overstock, improve decision-making, and achieve remarkable results.

AKA Brands' Secret to Reducing SKU Count by 50-75% While Maintaining Sales

AKA Brands, a prominent player in the fashion industry known for its portfolio of successful digital native brands, has revolutionized its inventory management strategy and achieved remarkable results since implementing Toolio's integrated inventory management solution. As a company that specializes in acquiring and scaling high-potential fashion brands, AKA Brands understands the importance of efficient inventory management across its diverse portfolio. By leveraging Toolio's advanced demand forecasting and inventory visibility capabilities, AKA Brands has optimized its inventory levels, significantly reduced SKU count, and greatly improved its decision-making process.

Optimizing Inventory Allocation: Knix's Edge with Toolio

Knix, a trailblazer in the intimate apparel industry, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity and innovation, has transformed its inventory management with Toolio. This collaboration has streamlined Knix’s assortment planning, reducing excess inventory and boosting sell-through rates through Toolio's advanced analytics. The move underscores Knix’s dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency and meet the unique needs of its diverse customer base, reinforcing its position as a leader in creating comfortable, functional, and innovative undergarments.

Maximizing Efficiency, Minimizing Effort: The Toolio Advantage

Weezie Towels, celebrated for its artisanal approach to crafting luxurious, personalized towels, has elevated its inventory management to new heights with Toolio. As a brand that marries traditional quality with modern aesthetics, Weezie sought to transform its operational backbone, reducing manual inventory tasks from over 10 to under 5 hours weekly through Toolio. This collaboration not only streamlined operations but also enabled agile, data-driven decisions, optimizing stock levels and enhancing financial performance. Leveraging Toolio's advanced features like demand forecasting and open-to-buy management, Weezie strengthens its focus on quality and customer service. This approach helps them stay competitive in the fast-paced home goods market through smarter inventory control and efficient planning.

Data-Driven Decisions at Doublewood: Toolio's Game Changing Impact

Doublewood Supplements, a pioneer of research-driven nutritional supplements, has harnessed Toolio's advanced inventory management to redefine their operational efficiency. Known for their commitment to quality and efficacy in the health and wellness sector, Doublewood has leveraged Toolio to minimize manual inventory tasks, sharpening their focus on product development and customer health outcomes. This strategic enhancement has bolstered Doublewood's ability to make data-driven decisions, refine inventory precision, and solidify their standing for continued success in the competitive wellness landscape.

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