Markdowns

Markdowns and generally soft sales in the U.S. whacked Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s fourth-quarter earnings, which tumbled 79%.

Abercrombie Markdowns Cut Profit Karen Talley 2012

Related Reading Markdowns Put Goldman in the Red Goldman's middling performance in the quarter also adds to the growing feeling that the firm's newfound sense of mortality is something permanent.

Goldman Tells a Tale of Two Banks David Reilly 2011

Bloomberg News Markdowns are pressuring Talbots as the women's apparel retailer tries to freshen the look of its merchandise.

Talbots Catches Investor's Eye Gina Chon 2011

Markdowns you don't wear can be more costly to you than full-price merchandise.

Ask Teri 2010

Markdowns didn ' t play a role in the uptick, Mr. Berry says.

The Just-in-Time Consumer Ellen Byron 2010

Markdowns at private-equity firms have lagged behind those of banks and are now coming into play because of new accounting rules that require private-equity firms to mark their holdings at prices at which they could sell them in the current market.

Big Investors Face Deeper Losses 2009

Markdowns allowed retailers to keep inventories from climbing, but dramatically reduced their profit margins.

Wal-Mart, Others See Tough Months Ahead; December Same-Store Sales Disappoint 2009

Markdowns among retailers are expected to further depress margins.

Mattel Posts Surprise Profit Drop 2009

Markdowns could continue to pressure the first quarter, given the chain's heavier-than-expected inventory position, Barclays Capital analyst Michael Lasser said in a note to clients Friday.

Lowe's Cuts Outlook as Profit Falls 60% 2009

Get Set for Markdowns Markdowns are beginning at Talbots Kids and Talbots Mens stores that are closing over the next few months.

The Return of Christian Francis Roth 2008