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Deep discounts may move inventory, but at what cost?
by
Justin Ho
Nov 24, 2022
Customers love sale prices — but they can pose real risks for retailers and manufacturers.
Amid Black Friday sales, retailers are still dealing with inflation
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 23, 2022
From records to chocolate to bicycles, three small businesses describe how they're doing ahead of Black Friday.
With warehouses full, retailers look to store goods outside
by
Justin Ho
Nov 16, 2022
The “industrial outdoor storage” industry has been booming during the pandemic, as retailers try to find creative places to park their goods — literally.
Adapting an e-commerce product for retail shelves
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 15, 2022
“It essentially changes the DNA of your business,” said Lindsay McCormick, CEO of personal care products company Bite.
Retailers hope for a holiday season that's more predictable, less wonky
Nov 14, 2022
A few other things retailers want: a steady pace of spending and to unload excess inventory.
In the pre-holiday scramble, small businesses see a little bit of supply chain relief
by
Sean McHenry
Oct 26, 2022
The owners of a record and comic book shop, a toy store, and a greeting card and outdoor gear business share their experiences.
Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early
Oct 10, 2022
Consumers can expect early and steep sales as retailers try to offload excessive inventory. Online shopping is expected to cool.
For public good, not for profit.
As transportation bottlenecks clear, supply chains face shortage of warehouse space
by
Justin Ho
Oct 5, 2022
Warehouse rents are soaring while transportation costs are plummeting.
Companies plan to hire fewer seasonal workers this year
Sep 22, 2022
Retailers are worried that inflation and fear of a potential recession will impact holiday spending.
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.