Retail
February 7, 2019
Nordstrom works with a drop shipment company to manage inventory. Image credit: Nordstrom
By Sarah Jones
United States-based retailers are missing out on billions of potential full-price sales, as miscalculated merchandising decisions and unexpected external factors lead to markdowns.
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