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U.S. GDP Revised Down to 2.2%
The Economy

U.S. GDP Revised Down to 2.2%

A weaker inventory buildup than first estimated could bode well for second-quarter gross domestic product numbers.
By William Sprouse | May 30, 2018
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Sales Rebound Drives JC Penney Stock up 14%
Financial Performance

Sales Rebound Drives JC Penney Stock up 14%

Penney's surprising 1.7% gain in same-store sales indicates its "strategy of purging excess inventory and closing underperforming stores" is paying off.
By Matthew Heller | November 10, 2017
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JC Penney Stock Dives 14% on Q3 Loss Warning
Financial Performance

JC Penney Stock Dives 14% on Q3 Loss Warning

The struggling retailer now projects a loss of between 40 cents to 45 cents a share due to clearance of apparel inventory.
By Matthew Heller | October 27, 2017
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Lower Inventory Boosts Ralph Lauren Profit
Financial Performance

Lower Inventory Boosts Ralph Lauren Profit

The company has been he company has been keeping a "razor-like focus" on its inventory amid sluggish sales and online competition.
By Matthew Heller | August 9, 2017
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GM Profit Drops 42% But EPS Beats Estimates
Global Business

GM Profit Drops 42% But EPS Beats Estimates

“Strong results in North America and China, solid improvement in South America and continued growth of GM Financial drove another strong quarter."
By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2017
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FASB Eyes Big Changes in Inventory Disclosure
Working Capital

FASB Eyes Big Changes in Inventory Disclosure

Companies would have to disclose the makeup of their inventory and the reasons for unusual changes in it.
By David Katz | February 15, 2017
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How to Gauge M&A Supply Chain Uncertainties
Working Capital

How to Gauge M&A Supply Chain Uncertainties

There's a gap that many acquirers are starting to pay more attention to: the supply chain uncertainty created when companies combine.
By Kai Trepte | January 13, 2017
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New Store Openings Boost Autozone’s Profit
Strategy

New Store Openings Boost Autozone’s Profit

The auto parts retailer's earnings per share rose 12.2% in Q4, its 40th straight quarter of double digit growth.
By Matthew Heller | September 22, 2016
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Survey Finds Cash Flow Management Lacking
Working Capital

Survey Finds Cash Flow Management Lacking

Executives at manufacturers and distributors believe optimizing working capital is important but less than half have implemented a plan to manage cash flow.
By Matthew Heller | August 23, 2016
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Boeing Takes Steps to Improve Cash Flow
Strategy

Boeing Takes Steps to Improve Cash Flow

The aerospace giant is taking longer to pay its supplier bills after depleting its cash pile to buy back shares.
By Matthew Heller | July 7, 2016
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Ralph Lauren to Cut 1,000 Jobs, Book $400M in Charges
Working Capital

Ralph Lauren to Cut 1,000 Jobs, Book $400M in Charges

The high-end retailer is closing 50 stores, and expects its fiscal 2017 restructuring activities to generate $220 million of annualized expense savings.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 7, 2016
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Focus on Cash, Not Costs, in the Supply Chain
Supply Chain

Focus on Cash, Not Costs, in the Supply Chain

Free up cash flow by cutting excess days of supply and optimizing supplier relationships.
By Nader Mikhail | May 12, 2016
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Ex-Logitech CFO Accused of Accounting Fraud
Supply Chain

Ex-Logitech CFO Accused of Accounting Fraud

The executive and a former Logitech controller are accused of inflating the company's operating income in fiscal 2011.
By Matthew Heller | April 19, 2016
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U.S. Wholesale Stocks Climb 0.3% in January
The Economy

U.S. Wholesale Stocks Climb 0.3% in January

The unexpected increase suggests "plenty of inventory pain remains in the pipeline," with inventory growth continuing to outstrip sales growth.
By Matthew Heller | March 9, 2016
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Festive Splurges: Bank Run
Supply Chain

Festive Splurges: Bank Run

It’s the most cashed-up time of the year.
By Economist Staff | December 22, 2015
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