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Inventory
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.
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.
Retailers have an inventory problem as lockdown lifestyle fades
Jun 7, 2022
As inflation hits and consumers abandon pandemic spending habits, Target and others have the wrong kind of stuff on their hands.
For this toy store, summer is here, and so are inventory woes
by
Sean McHenry
May 30, 2022
Business is up at a North Carolina shop, but managing inventory and costs are headaches.
Retailers bulked up their inventories during the worst of the pandemic. Now they're stuck with them.
by
Justin Ho
May 19, 2022
Big stores like Walmart and Target didn't foresee consumers pivoting away from shopping and toward going out.
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Businesses seek different ways to avoid inventory shortages and supply chain problems
by
Justin Ho
Apr 14, 2022
Some businesses are switching products, while others try to build up and promote products that are available.
Supply chain hiccups are causing overstocks, not just shortages
Aug 6, 2021
Too much inventory, a headache for some retailers, can be a boon for others.
In this North Carolina toy shop, business is up — including back orders
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 9, 2021
Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys, describes how back orders are taking up more of her time.