“They don't have enough promotional inventories in the stores. They'll only be selling full-price and they're already giving out warnings of negative same-store sales declines in February.”
Dana Telsey
“That inventory has increased, but they're also selling fast.”
Cathy Arnett
“As prices have stagnated since August, inventory levels have continued to grow, as we suspect an increasing number of speculators are placing their homes on the market.”
Rick Murray
“We have over 20,000 different inventory items and getting it [the new store] set up and transferring so much stock out there -- it took time.”
Mary Silver
“Inventory is a big factor. Total primary inventories increased, but the gap explained by inventory changes is relatively small -- the key main driver is a drop in demand for heavy fuels.”
Yan Kefeng
“The crude inventory figure is pushing up oil prices and that is hurting the markets. That is preventing investors from being too euphoric.”
Cummins Catherwood
“The worldwide market for semiconductors in 2001 is expected to decline 31 percent due to excessive inventories and price pressure on a wide range of products, ... However, recent data indicates inventory is now largely in balance and prices are rebounding in some product categories.”
George Scalise