Inventory
What Home Furnishings Experts Are Talking About: Inventory, Reshoring and Warehouse Woes
"We've had two unprecedented years," one exec said, adding, "who knew business could be so good and so hard…
Nike Going ‘Seasonless’ to Skirt Supply Problems
Nike's revenues dipped 1 percent to $12.2 billion, but the brand called it win after lockdowns in China…
Bankruptcy Risk Heating Up in Retail
Retail could see a new wave of bankruptcies before the year's over.
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Ocean Freight Rates: Inflation, Consumer Spending Move Maritime Market
Data from Drewry, Shifl and Xeneta paints a picture of what's going on with long-term and spot rates for…
Kohl’s Racing Against the Clock in Takeover Talks
Reports suggest the Vitamin Shoppe owner wants to pay less to take over the department store chain.
‘Feast or Famine’: Home Goods Experts Unpack Biggest Supply Chain Struggles
From freight rates to port congestion to inventory overload to a warehousing crunch, there's no end of…
The Warehouse Is Retail’s New Headache
Some retailers have gotten themselves into a storage problem, with many holding three months of goods instead…
Chico’s to Close 40 Stores
A 39.4% Q1 sales jump and 40.6% comparable sales growth suggests its turnaround remains intact as Chico's ups…
Torrid’s Inventory Up 60% as Plus-Size Retailer Rethinks Lingerie Line
The plus-size fashion retailer no longer expects its Curve label to reach the $500 million sales projection…
Crocs CEO: ‘Tremendous’ Hey Dude Wholesale Demand Despite Low Brand Awareness
Hey Dude has 20 percent consumer awareness in its main distribution areas in the Midwest, Texas and Florida…
Target Dials Back on Home Goods to Right-Size Inventory
The mass retailer said it's canceling orders and marking down product in a bid to get stock back on track…
Goldman Analyst Unpacks ‘Scary’ Holiday Planning Scenario: Week Ahead
Retailers that bungled first-quarter merchandise could face a rocky road ahead of the holidays.
AEO CEO on Bloated Inventory: ‘We Are Taking Swift Measures to Reset’
The retailer shores up its finances after overestimating Q1 demand, and while denim is performing, cotton…
Hibbett Exec: Customers Reluctant to Stop Spending on ‘Specific Athletic Brands’
"Certainly, our consumer is going to be challenged by higher gas prices, higher food prices, higher rents,"…
Dick’s CEO: ‘Consumer Is Going Through an Awful Lot Right Now’
"Our partnership with Nike is at an all-time high, as is our partnership with all of our strategic partners,"…