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Inventory Control Becomes a Matter of Survival

Too much inventory with not enough customers could equal retail disaster in 2009. (More about inventory control in 2009 below.)
Inventory Control Becomes a Matter of Survival
© 2009 Barbara Farfan
Inventory management and control was just one of the challenges that contributed to the bankruptcy and liquidation of retailers like Boscov's, Steve & Barry's, Linens 'n Things, and Mervyn's.

As top U.S. retailers reported their 2008 fiscal year results and their 2009 first quarter forecasts, inventory reduction numbers are being emphasized as evidence that the companies have the stabiity and liquidity needed to survive the current retail recession.

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