Inventory
Panic at the Department Store? Not Yet, Despite High Inventory Ahead of Holiday
So far, so good as high inventory levels haven't yet translated into panicked selling, given the early start…
How Sustainable Are You if Your Inventory Is Out of Control?
No amount of 2020 goals or science-based targets can solve the apparel industry's sustainability issue if it…
Excess Apparel Inventory Will be a ‘Major’ Obstacle Plaguing More Than Margins in 2020
The apparel industry's festering inventory problem is expected to worsen in 2020.
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There’s One Sector of Retail Where Tariffs Are Good for Business
Tariff-laden inventories could translate into valuable opportunities for one sector within retail, says a UBS…
Old Navy’s Supply Chain Central to Goals of $10 Billion in Annual Volume and 2,000 Stores
Old Navy is already a profitable business that still has a long runway for growth, including the possibility…
Margins and Inventory Issues Could Plague Retailers’ Q2 Results
Promotions help retailers garner sales at a cost to margins, and inventory levels might mean more aggressive…
Rise in Inventory Levels Ahead of Tariffs Could Indicate Gross Margin Problem Later
Inventory levels are outpacing sales, just as retailers are bringing in even more goods to avoid price hikes…
Tough Fourth Quarter at Burlington Stores, as Net Income Dives 23.7 Percent
Increased inventories caused in part by tariff threats contributed a decline in net income in the fourth…
Celerant’s Product Catalog Technology Extends the Endless Aisle
Celerant's Product Catalog allows retailers to order from millions of UPCs in multiple departments and by…
Predictive Analytics Startup Celect Raises $15 Million to Transform Fashion Retail
Inventory planning software startup Celect raised $15 million to advance its demand planning and advanced…
RFID Could be a Chargeback Killer for Apparel Brands, New Research Finds
Because of RFID's near-perfect accuracy, apparel brands could benefit from fewer costly retailer chargebacks.
Why Your Holiday Stockout is the Competition’s Opportunity
The vast majority of online shoppers will buy from your competitor if you fail to stock the products they're…
UK Retailers Gripped by Rise in Excess Stock, Markdowns
UK retailers are plagued by excess stock due as weather woes, stagnating incomes and Brexit uncertainty…