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Inventory
Computer prices are down, along with demand, data shows
Oct 11, 2022
Shipments of PCs are down nearly 20%, as businesses try to clear existing inventory.
Retailers vexed by rising "shrink"
Sep 19, 2022
The National Retail Federation says theft, fraud and poor inventory management led to $95 billion in losses last year.
Retailers struggle under load of unsold inventory
by
Justin Ho
Sep 7, 2022
Earlier in the pandemic, stores grappled with shortages. But as supply chains bulked up, they now have the opposite problem. And consumers' frequently shifting demands aren't helping.
With more products on sale, consumers are ready to buy
by
Justin Ho
Aug 25, 2022
Retailers are trying to get rid of excess inventory by marking down certain products. That's likely to lure shoppers.
For every unsold good, there's a liquidator waiting
Aug 24, 2022
Big-box retailers are dumping excess inventory because of lower sales. Liquidators, who resell that merchandise, are thriving.
Why retailers messed up their inventories so badly
Aug 18, 2022
Target, Walmart and others have struggled to keep up with changes in consumer buying and have had to predict demand further in advance.
The growing push for size inclusivity in fashion faces some obstacles
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Jun 28, 2022
"Plus-size women make up more than half the market, and yet, plus-size clothes only make up 19% of all apparel on the market," says Elizabeth Segran, senior staff writer at Fast Company.
For public good, not for profit.
Port congestion is easing. But supply chain congestion isn't going away soon.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 10, 2022
China’s COVID-19 lockdowns, which shut down much of the country’s manufacturing and exports, are partly to blame.
The chaotic story of inventory in today's economy
Jun 8, 2022
Wholesale inventories were up in April. But now, some stores have too much inventory while others struggle to get the inventory they need.
Wholesaler inventory indicates where consumers stand
Jun 8, 2022
There are hints that demand is softening.