inventory management
Aerie Remains a Bright Spot at American Eagle
COO Michael Rempell says four recently built distribution hubs will help AEO fulfill nearly 400 stores in one…
Walmart Ends Inventory-Tracking Robotics Trial in Stores: Report
Walmart has reportedly ended its contract with Bossa Nova Robotics, which supplied six-foot robots in…
39% Expect to Spend More on Apparel for Holiday Gifts: Oracle Retail
Oracle Retail says 63 percent of 5,100 shoppers aren't willing to wait for an item to be back in stock before…
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Dick’s Expands Store Concepts With New Soccer Shops and More Outlets
Dick's CEO Ed Stack said the sporting-goods retailer's outlet stores help bolster overall margins.
How Can Retailers Handle the Holiday 2020 Head Start?
With more holiday shopping beginning in earnest in October this year, retailers have a tricky balancing act…
Restructuring Brings Much-Needed Changes at J.Jill
The women's specialty retailer has $15 million in new capital and a refreshed operational model.
Fashion Has a $230 Billion Inventory Problem. Here’s What it Can Do.
Fashion has long struggled to get its arms around inventory, and Covid-19 has brought these challenges to the…
Success Story: How Hanesbrands Saved 100 Days in End-to-End Product Journey
With the Inturn platform, Hanesbrands cut product lead times with off-price partners from an average of 52…
Nike CFO Brands This Tech a ‘Critical Enabler’ After Blowout Q1 Earnings
Plus, CFO Matthew Friend says inventory is "on track to be normalized in the next 60 days."
What Consumers Can Expect from Retail This Holiday
"Overall, the amount of uncertainty out there is unprecedented," AlixPartners' Alexa Driansky said of the…
Zara vs. H&M: Who Has the Inventory Edge?
Zara and H&M, fast fashion's twin titans, are taking two very different approaches to how they manage…
Why Crocs Changed Its Tune On Third-Quarter Sales Guidance
On Wednesday, executives at the comfy clog maker touched on inventory, back-to-school trends, holiday…
Burlington CEO: ‘We Left Significant Sales Dollars on the Table’
Inventory issues emerged as a common refrain among the big three off-price retailers, all of which outlined…
Abercrombie Posts Q2 Profit, Sales Surprise—Here’s How
The teen-friendly fashion company posted its best Q2 operating income since 2014, a sign that trends might be…
Nordstrom Is Leaning Into What’s Working
The creation of 20 million customer wish lists has give Nordstrom key insight into the items and categories…