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An economic downturn and a glut of apparel and accessories are setting the stage for off-price retailers to recover faster from coronavirus-led closures than other retail sectors.
Like many retailers, The TJX Cos. Inc., Ross Stores Inc. and Burlington Stores Inc. have seen their sales suffer this spring as their stores have remained closed. But the companies, which bill themselves as offering better value than department stores and stock their racks using inventory off-loaded by full-price retailers and brands, stand to bounce back more quickly as states ease restrictions on movement and businesses.
The numbers are hard to ignore. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers expect ~16% of annual sales to be returned, roughly $850 billion in merchandise. According to McKinsey & Company, it’s forced retailers to spend an estimated $200 billion…
In honor of Earth Day, explore how recommerce is transforming the retail landscape by driving sustainability and the circular economy. As the world’s largest B2B recommerce platform, B-Stock enables retailers and brands to redefine sustainability by giving new life to…
When returned and unsold goods tie up working capital and force write-downs, they quietly erode margins, delay cash conversion, and impact financial performance every single day. Discover how finance teams are turning to technology-driven B2B resale platforms to: Improve recovery…