Inventory

The economy might still be growing, but the manufacturing industry is not. It contracted again this month—this time with some of the worst indicators we’ve seen all year.

Before barcodes and electronic management systems, there were inventory clerks with pens and clipboards.

It all depends on why they're doing it.

With interest rate cuts uncertain, businesses owners are keeping their shelves a little leaner. But that's not necessarily a bad sign.

Businesses have spent the last year and a half trying to whittle down excess inventories. Some businesses still have work to do, but others are likely to build those inventories up this year.

Clothing companies and bike stores are some businesses that still have excess inventory — and that has ripple effects through the economy.

Transportation and warehousing data shows second month of growth. Firms try to fine-tune planning in wake of supply chain snarls.

For this toy store owner, the biggest challenge right now is prepping for the holidays.

Over the last year, many retailers have been successfully using discounts to purge their excess inventories. Now, retailers might use discounts to lure skittish consumers.

Businesses spent 2022 offloading a glut of inventory, but — in a good sign for the economy — they’re starting to carry more products now.