Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Inventory Related Charges
Retail — Inventory Related Charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2015
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
Higher charges suggest poor inventory management, changing consumer trends, or excessive stock levels.
Detailed definition
These are costs associated with inventory write-downs, obsolescence, or shrinkage within the retail segment. They reflec...
Peer comparison
Common in fashion retail; peers will report these as part of cost of goods sold or operating expenses.
Metric ID:
rl_segment_retail_inventory_related_chargesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does retail — inventory related charges mean?
- Costs incurred from writing down the value of unsold or damaged retail merchandise.