inventory

Inventory or stock is the goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale. Inventory management is a discipline primarily about specifying the shape and placement of stocked goods.

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Estee Lauder Feels Bite From Reduced Retail Inventory
Estee Lauder Feels Bite From Reduced Retail Inventory
November 02, 2022  |  Retail

Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder said Wednesday (Nov. 2) a reduction in the level of makeup, skin and hair care products that retailers are willing to...

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Retail Warehouse Shortage Could Worsen as Cities Mull Construction Bans
Retail Warehouse Shortage Could Worsen as Cities Mull Construction Bans
October 10, 2022  |  Retail

In the city of Colton, California, there are 54,000 residents and 58 licensed warehouses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retailers Turn to Inventory Tech and Robotics to Ease Pain of Limited Warehouse Space
Retailers Turn to Inventory Tech and Robotics to Ease Pain of Limited Warehouse Space
October 06, 2022  |  Retail

In retail, speed is a strategic advantage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Macy’s Outmaneuvers Bigger Rivals on Inventory Control
Macy’s Outmaneuvers Bigger Rivals on Inventory Control
October 05, 2022  |  Retail

While apparel brands such as Gap, Kohl’s and Nike have all struggled with excess inventories this year, Macy’s has managed to avoid this problem. Get...

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Swollen Retail Inventories Leave Small Businesses Short on Warehouse Space
Swollen Retail Inventories Leave Small Businesses Short on Warehouse Space
October 05, 2022  |  Retail

A glut of inventory for America’s big retailers has left small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the country scrambling to find warehouse space. Get the...

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B2B Marketplaces Offer Buyers Trust, Transparency — and Relief from Tedium
B2B Marketplaces Offer Buyers Trust, Transparency — and Relief from Tedium
August 25, 2022  |  Supply Chain

When Shep Hickey was on the buy side of the steel business, the biggest frustration he had was busyness. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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US Retail Inventories Reach 7-Month Low
US Retail Inventories Reach 7-Month Low
June 28, 2022  |  Retail

American retail inventories rose 17.3% between May 2021 and May 2022, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday (June 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Retailers Struggling to Keep Up with Shifting Consumer Desires
Retailers Struggling to Keep Up with Shifting Consumer Desires
June 06, 2022  |  Retail

As shoppers are moving away from spending on casual clothing and home items that became staples during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, some retailers...

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Three Words Are Starting to Define Online Shopping 2021: ‘Out of Stock’
Three Words Are Starting to Define Online Shopping 2021: ‘Out of Stock’
December 03, 2021  |  Supply Chain

Supply chains continue groaning under the weight of material shortages and shipping delays leading to historic out-of-stock (OOS) positions, and are steering consumers to substitutions....

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