From “out of stock” to “overstocked”? Effectively manage high inventory and limited liquidity

While sales have been stagnant at best since March 2022, many retailers are observing an increase in their inventories with concern. This is not only worsening their working capital on paper, but also limiting actual solvency – which, in many cases, is still be weakened by the brick-and-mortar lockdowns of previous years. And, while the situation will be tight this winter, the outlook for early 2023 doesn’t look very promising either.

There are many reasons for this development: The economic downturn and inflation are curbing the propensity to buy, while the increased cost of living is limiting available household budgets. The expectation of further price increases is prompting many consumers to save.

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