inventory

On Thursday, Guess? Inc. (NYSE:GES) reported a 15% increase in its inventory, driven by ongoing supply chain disruptions and plans to streamline its stock once these issues subside. What Happened: During the company's first-quarter earnings, the retailer explained that the inventory buildup, which...

Economists have been predicting that retailers in the U.S. are likely to face pressure in the case of higher tariffs on China, as it is likely to “empty shelves” with a falling inventory-to-sales ratio. What Happened: According to Torsten Slok, the chief economist at Apollo Academy, the...

Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) reported its worst footwear revenue in over a decade as the company transitions under its new CEO. The athletic footwear and apparel company beat its third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations while issuing a disappointing outlook for the fourth quarter. What Happened:...

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what's happening in the freight ecosystem. In today's edition, we highlight a strong report for Old Dominion, an interesting sustainability study and more. The High Five 1. Old Dominion Freight Line reported Thursday that the high-demand environment continued...

After a few quarters of sales growth significantly outpacing inventory additions, the two were closer to parity at retailers specializing in general merchandise and household goods during the fiscal first quarter, which concluded at the end of April. While stock levels are beginning to improve, it...

This article by Jacqueline De Marco was originally published on Confident Cannabis, and appears here with permission. Top dispensaries use ABC analysis to plan their cannabis inventory buying effectively and efficiently. If you’re not familiar with ABC analysis, you can learn more here....

While it's unpleasant to think about it, disasters happen. Things get stolen. Natural disasters leave homes unlivable and possessions beyond repair. That's why home and property insurance exist — to rebuild after things beyond our control leave us materially devastated. However,...