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Is General Pants Co next on Alquemie Group’s chopping block? Experts weigh in

Inside Retail

Industry experts are keeping a close eye on the future of fashion retailer General Pants Co, after its owner, Alquemie Group, closed or sold three other retail brands in its portfolio in as many weeks. It was just the latest portfolio consolidation.

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What are Retail Markdowns?

Wiser

Altering your price, particularly through markdowns, can be a smart strategy, but only if done correctly. Unsuccessful or excessive markdowns can lead to staggering losses in terms of missed revenue and a lower margin on your goods. What are Retail Markdowns? How to Implement a Markdown Strategy. Don’t believe us?

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. After Forever 21 opened its first store in 1984 in the United States fast fashion started to gain in popularity. In the 2000s the internet met fast fashion, and a slew of new competitors began to emerge.

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Putting an End to the $50B Overstock Problem with Advanced Analytics

Retalon

In 2018 retail giant H&M disclosed that they had $4.3 Whether it’s fast fashion or high-end brands, at the end of the day, the goal of a business is to maximize shareholder value. The direct and indirect damages of lost sales are so great that retailers prefer to markdown unsold inventory, or even get rid of it at cost.

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Putting an End to the $50B Overstock Problem with Advanced Analytics

Retalon

In 2018 retail giant H&M disclosed that they had $4.3 Whether it’s fast fashion or high-end brands, at the end of the day, the goal of a business is to maximize shareholder value. The direct and indirect damages of lost sales are so great that retailers prefer to markdown unsold inventory, or even get rid of it at cost.

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Coach joins Burberry and Gucci in dropping fur products

Retalon

The decision came after similar announcements from other fashion retail competitors such as Gucci, DKNY, Versace, Burberry and Columbia Sportswear. The decision to drop fur, or any other category/sub-category of product, isn’t an easy one for retailers, especially those in high-end fashion retailing.

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Coach joins Burberry and Gucci in dropping fur products

Retalon

The decision came after similar announcements from other fashion retail competitors such as Gucci, DKNY, Versace, Burberry and Columbia Sportswear. The decision to drop fur, or any other category/sub-category of product, isn’t an easy one for retailers, especially those in high-end fashion retailing.