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Footwear Imports Falloff Reflects Inventory Crunch

China's imports increased 23.8 percent to 1.04 billion pairs year to date through August, down from a 27…

Q3 ‘Race to the Bottom’ Ahead, Analysts Warn

Inventory issues and cooling consumer demand could weigh on retail margins and third-quarter earnings.

Even Nike Can’t Escape Markdowns Right Now

Though Nike's Q1 story was marked by inventory bloat and price-cutting actions, the company is looking for…

Vendors ‘Want Us to Win,’ BB&B CEO Says as Comp Sales Crumble

Second-quarter net sales were down 28 percent to approximately $1.4 billion, reflecting a comp sales decline…

S&P Sees These Key Problems for At Home

After a disappointing second quarter, At Home Group Inc. received a downgrade from "B" to "B-" from S&P…

Tuesday Morning CFO Blames $31M Spike in Supply Chain Costs for Poor Q4

However, "store inventory levels decreased 8 percent versus last year," he said, in contrast to the glut…

5 Home Goods Trends to Watch

From high-end spending to more discounting ahead, here's what's top of mind for some of the sector's biggest…

This Is What’s Getting Kohl’s Energy Right Now

Chief financial officer Jill Timm pulled back the curtain on the department store retailer's problems and…

J.Jill’s Customers Are A-OK With Full-Priced Fashion

CEO Claire Spofford said the specialty chain's shoppers show "very little price resistance" to going-out and…

Lululemon CEO: ‘No Plans’ for Promotions, Markdowns

After a stellar Q2 where revenue soared 29 percent to $1.87 billion, the activewear seller raised full-year…

Five Below Sees Big Opportunity in BOPIS

By the end of September, all Five Below stores are slated to offer in-store pickup of digital orders, up from…

Lands’ End Now Available at Target

The lifestyle brand has expanded seasonal product calendars to account for the longer supply chain lead…

Chico’s Raises Guidance After Strong Q2

Chico's spent 50 percent less on freight and saw customers flock to dresses, denim and travel-ready clothing.

Despite Late Back-to-School Start, Caleres Raises Sales Outlook

The Famous Footwear owner saw second-quarter net sales tick up 9.3 percent to $738.3 million, as net income…

Guess Invests In Better Quality Fabrics, Trims

Supply chain management and better quality materials are the backbone to Guess Inc.'s latest gains.