Insight Report 8 minutes PremiumCountdown to Holiday 2022: US Inventory Oversupply Signals Highly Promotional Holiday Season Coresight Research October 31, 2022 What's InsideMany retailers placed larger inventory orders well in advance of the fourth quarter this year, learning from last year’s crunch when they were running out of stock and out of time amid the peak holiday shopping season. As part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the impact of the supply chain crisis and excess inventory issues on major US retailers this year. Data in this report are: US inventory-to-sales ratios Retailers’ recent commentary regarding inventory levels Companies mentioned in this report are: Costco, Levi’s, NIKE, Skechers, Tractor Supply, VF Corporation Other relevant research: 2Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Heading into the Second Half with Inventories Up Strongly All coverage of US holiday retail This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: October 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Elevated Mortgage Rates Push Housing Sentiment Even LowerEarnings Insights 4Q23, Week 1: Deckers, Clorox and Walgreens Report Strong Results; Columbia Sportswear Sees Sales DeclineShoptalk 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail DisruptionInnovator Profile: Hue Promotes Diversity in E-Commerce Marketing via Shoppable Video
