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Guess Balances Inventory Management Amid Cautious Retail Buying

by Zyrene D.
12/03/2023
in Compliance, Data & Analytics, Economic Indicators, Global Trade, Importing & Exporting, Industry, Industry, Market Trends, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Transparency, Warehousing & Distribution

Over the past year, retailers, especially in the apparel sector, have focused on maintaining balanced inventories due to fluctuating consumer demand. This trend was particularly evident when demand declined sharply in the first half of 2022, leading many retailers to cancel orders. However, brands and manufacturers, including Guess, faced challenges in adjusting their inventory levels quickly, as noted by industry analysts.

Guess, operating in both wholesale and retail channels, has been adapting to these market conditions. The company aims to respond flexibly to the needs of its retail customers, avoiding excess inventory accumulation, which can impact operations and profitability. CEO Carlos Alberini mentioned that Guess has been repositioning inventory proactively, even in the absence of confirmed orders, to meet potential demands.

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This strategy has seen success in Guess’s wholesale segment, where operating margins increased by nearly 10 percentage points, helping to counterbalance declines in its retail operations. CFO Markus Neubrand highlighted an $82 million improvement in cash flow, attributed to reduced inventories and lower capital expenditures. Guess aims to reduce its inventories by 10% year-over-year by the fiscal year’s end.

Alberini emphasized the importance of purchasing discipline, focusing on acquiring the right products at correct prices to avoid inventory surplus. He acknowledged the challenges in planning due to unpredictable consumer behavior, stating that Guess is closely monitoring consumer responses and adjusting its business strategies accordingly.

To enhance its demand planning capabilities, Guess has adopted Salesforce’s Customer 360 for inventory planning and store transfer tools. Additionally, the company is implementing a product lifecycle management system from Centric and a markdown optimization solution, with completion expected next year.

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