Inventory
Inventory’s the Albatross for Bed Bath & Beyond
The bankruptcy-adjacent retailer also hired a $30,000-a-month restructuring expert who'll be paid in advance…
Wholesale Delays Cost Levi’s Nearly $45 Million
Levi's saw fourth-quarter revenue dip 6 percent to $1.59 billion, but CEO Chip Bergh said the denim giant…
Consumers Are ‘More Strapped Than Usual’ Right Now
Retailers are facing an unpleasant "trifecta" to start the new year, according to BDO's Natalie Kotlyar.
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What Growth in US Wholesale Report Says About the Economy and Retail
The monthly wholesale trade report could provide an early indication of how the U.S. economy is doing.
‘Panicked’ Retailers Can’t Afford to Make Last Year’s Mistakes
Retail's had a hard time getting inventory right. Fashion can't get stuck a second time with clothing…
Bed Bath & Bankruptcy? Retail Giant Running Out of Options
Bed Bath & Beyond said it very well could file for bankruptcy this year after an analyst said it might have…
Inventory Excess Plagues Retail in 2022
Clearing out surplus goods could continue into 2023, despite order cancellations and steep discounting.
Got Excess Inventory? Who Ya Gonna Call?
Ghost takes an anonymous approach to liquidating merchandise.
Nike Discounts Drawing in Deal Hunters
Nike's inventory results suggest the Swoosh's liquidation plan is working while the brand bounced back in…
Is Nike Getting $9.7 Billion Worth of Inventory Off its Hands?
Telsey Advisory Group expects Nike to report a 13.4 percent Q2 sales jump to $12.7 billion, citing strong…
Beck’s Shoes Continues Rapid Expansion With a New Retail Concept Launching in 2023
The 103-year-old family-owned chain will debut its first Beck's Shoes Rack location in January.
Chain Reaction: Smart Warehousing’s Carl Wasinger on Improving Logistics with Technology
The exec discusses how the company helps brands and retailers cuts down on transit times and transportation…
Rent the Runway Pounces on Retail’s Inventory Problem
"The most fashionable inventory that isn't selling in store...is exactly what performs the best on Rent the…
Lululemon CEO: We Can ‘Sell Our Product at Regular Price, Not React’
"Others that priced up are now heavily discounting and giving away any of that perceived gain and having to…
Apparel Imports: Winners and Losers in Shipment Slowdown
Apparel imports from top supplier China were up just 4.94 percent to 9.61 billion SME in the 10-month period.