Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Inventory Related Charges
Wholesale — Inventory Related Charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
An increase signals poor demand forecasting or inventory management issues within the wholesale channel.
Detailed definition
Costs associated with inventory write-downs, obsolescence, or excess stock within the wholesale segment. This reflects t...
Peer comparison
Standard operational metric for apparel retailers; peers report this as part of cost of goods sold or operating expenses.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does wholesale — inventory related charges mean?
- Expenses incurred from writing down the value of unsold or obsolete wholesale inventory.