Margin in the apparel business is under pressure from multiple directions simultaneously. Input costs fluctuate.

For the small independent retailer, successfully managing inventory is one of the biggest keys to running a profitable and sustainable business. Unlike big-box stores, we often don’t have the cash ...

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This spring, American Eagle Outfitters announced a $75 million inventory write-down and withdrew its fiscal guidance for 2025, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and operational challenges. The retail ...

Brick-and-mortar retail has rebounded post-pandemic, but merchants are facing challenges ranging from theft to inventory inefficiencies. The solution to these issues, according to product ...

Crocs has been working to control the flow of unauthorized inventory to what executives label “gray market” channels, which include Amazon’s website. Based on the footwear company’s visibility into ...

Inventory drift remains one of the most persistent and least visible risks in modern retail supply chains. At its core, inventory drift is the gradual misalignment between recorded stock and physical ...

Can a 165-year-old department store chain evolve to meet today’s retail shopper and compete with fast fashion, off-price and pure e-tailers? And, if so, what is the role of supply chain in that ...

For Vietnamese retail management firm Au Chau Fashion and Cosmetic Company (ACFC), the rapid adoption of online shopping spurred by COVID-19 store closures offered an opportunity to beef up the ...