All Articles from Eric Moriarty

Thought Leadership Thursday (#TLT): A Second Wind for Products
Thought Leadership Thursday (#TLT): A Second Wind for Products

When you’re dealing with a retail landscape as competitive—and fickle—as the one today, a variety of things occur. As malls and department stores close, off-price retailers like ROSS and T.J. Maxx are reaping the benefits of selling merchandise from cancelled…

Feb 13 2020 · 3 min read

As You Gear Up for Holiday 2019 Don’t Forget About Gift Returns
As You Gear Up for Holiday 2019 Don’t Forget About Gift Returns

Believe it or not, the 2019 Holiday season is coming up fast with only a couple months before consumers start opening their wallets in search of the perfect gifts (officially, the holiday shopping period starts November 1 and in some…

Aug 29 2019 · 3 min read

Why the Trade Wars May Lead to Excess Inventory (and what to do about it)
Why the Trade Wars May Lead to Excess Inventory (and what to do about it)

The ongoing trade war with China and the threat of increased tariffs coming down the pike has many retailers buying increased amounts of inventory now to avoid higher pricing later. While at first blush this sounds like a good strategy—buy…

Jul 23 2019 · 3 min read