Retail
Podcast: Dramatically Increased Product Return Rates Are Challenging Retailers
Guest Guests: Mark Samson, Michael Appel and Glenn McMahon Host: Steve Katz
Guest Kyle Sawyer, Steve Katz (host)
This podcast features a discussion about the rapid growth in the resale segment of the apparel industry, and how retailers are being challenged to find an appropriate course of action that can help ensure their participation in that lucrative market.
Guest Kevin Duffy, Steve Katz (host)
This podcast features a discussion centered around the numerous global factors that continue to add complexity to an already strained chemical industry as we approach mid 2022.
By Dan O’Brien
This article examines the dilemma currently facing Department Store tenants, as foot traffic continues to drop, consumer shopping trends shift and the prognosis for many regional malls remains questionable. We also explore the potential opportunities that can exist for these tenants and their landlords when strategic and timely action is taken.
By Stephen D’Aquila
This article examine microeconomic forces influencing jewelry performance and provides thoughts on recommended lender monitoring and considerations relative to procurement, inventories and net orderly liquidation value (NOLV) in the current market.
Guest Jesse Glossinger, Steve Katz (host)
This podcast features a discussion about the risks and opportunities facing auto manufacturers and suppliers as, among other transformational developments, the industry transitions from internal combustion to electric vehicles.
By Keith Spacapan
First quarter U.S. sales of light-duty vehicles totaled 3.29 million, one of the worst single quarter tallies in a decade. The only quarter to post a worse result was the second quarter of 2021 at the height of the pandemic.
By Gregory Baldor
In this article we take a look at the changing tire industry and how the impact of ever-changing tariffs prior to the arrival of the pandemic and a precipitous drop in the number of miles driven during its height in 2020 have now been further exacerbated by reduced production output, increased raw material pricing, shipping delays and higher import costs.
By the Experts at Hilco Valuation Services
In this article, Hilco experts from across our Valuation Services team discuss how the ongoing inflationary environment is impacting a broad range of industries from a cost, pricing and operational perspective.
By Kyle Sawyer
This article examines rapid growth in the resale segment of the retail apparel market and how factors including consumers’ heightened focus on sustainability and retailers’ desire to find a path to participation are shaping the road ahead.