“The company’s strong operating performance, multi channel operations and strong specialty store network are it key strengths, even as concentration on the US market remains an area of concern.”…
TJX Companies Inc. is currently in one of the most secure subsets of the retail industry. The economy is a factor always present in the minds of consumers today, and the retail establishments operated under TJX Companies all cater towards the price conscience customer. They are hitting all ages and genders in the apparel industry in addition to home good products including furniture and accessories. They have expanded to reach many markets, and are continuing their expansion across the United States and throughout international countries in Europe. Their ability to payout higher dividends than the majority of the competitors in their industry, while still expanding their market segment proves their profitability along with their profit margin. The profit margin experienced by TJX has been increasing rapidly. There perfect placement in the marketplace and their successful current performance proves the strengths which lie with TJX Companies Inc. As of right now, TJX should work on growing their revenue to a higher value. Although the company is increasing in revenue from year to year, they have only jumped 4.3%. A possible weakness right now, the company’s current expansion should turn that around. Even still a stagnant revenue is much better than a declining revenue growth, which in this economy is not uncommon. If their revenue is able to grow, than they can focus on reestablishing their previous inventory method. Due to the economy, TJX restructured their inventory system in order to keep a smaller quantity on hand. With larger revenues and more sales, they will be able to profitably keep larger stocks of merchandising inventory on hand. Financial information is all interconnected, balancing and formulating from each aspect. As the economy turns around, sales increase, and revenues increase, the downfalls which TJX has endured will change into even greater profitable quarters.…
Target has much less of its assets tied up in inventory (%). It is much more liquid.…
The shoe retailers’ activity can be measured by their asset turnover ratios, or how fast they can move products from the manufacturing facilities to the end consumers. Foot Locker and Caleres both have high asset turnover ratios, meaning that they are the quickest and most efficient at distributing and selling their products. DSW’s asset turnover…
The company sources its merchandise globally from a vast vendor network. A broad vendor base enables the company to stock its distribution centers avoiding amassment of inventory. TJX currently turns in-store inventories as often as possible to keep its inventory in line with the customer trends. TJX sees freshness of its inventory as a key differentiator and so it makes efforts to ensure that shoppers will find fresh stock. Faster inventory turns reduce operating costs and increase the profitability for the…
This report is for Wendig Ltd for the year ended July 2010. The report is focused on highlighting significant audit risks, Key assertions and relevant internal controls concerning various segments of the business namely Inventory balances and purchases transactions, Trade Receivables and Credit Sale System, Property Plant and equipment, Trade payables transactions and balances. The report in the end suggests relevant recommendations for each of the following.…
Largest sales volume (as believed by management) than any other similar chain or wholesale group in area of operations.…
Tying up too much capital in products that are not in demand could be a fatal mistake for struggling small businesses. Moreover, Inventory management can mean the difference between success and failure for some companies. According to the New York Times article, Macy’s was able to post a profit last quarter thanks in large part to improvements it made to its inventory management system. In spite of the unstable economic conditions and the huge competition in the market such as J.C Penny and Kohl’s, Macy’s was able to get market share and raise their profit. In this paper, I will be briefly discussing the inventory management history at Macy’s and how the changes in inventory management helped the firm to maximize value, sales and minimize costs.…
The super efficiency of Wal-Mart’s maneuvers of their cost and logistics, has kept their inventories at a bare minimum. At one point during their existence, inventory had sat on a shelf for an average of 45 days. Once they learned how to gain a handle on how to reduce this, they posed better inventory numbers. Fewer amounts of days would mean the company has a better turnaround because less money is tied up in inventory. Whereas a higher number of days could mean that sales are slow and merchandises are piling up in warehouses. The most recent day’s receivable for the company in 2011 was 4.4days and in 2010 it was 3.7 days. This company has done well in this area compared to the 45 days it had in its past…
Railroad tracks promoted industrialization greatly because with the railroad tracks, equipment were able to be transported through the country fast and efficiently.…
Strengths (Internal): Cash Rich – Debt to Capital Ratio of 13.97% (industry Average 37.88%), Positive Earnings of $.51 per Share, Strong Distribution Network, Supplier Relationships, Loyal…
efforts of area retailers who stock the company’s brand. Retailers endeavor to maintain ample inventories…
2. Substantially lower operating and costs than most retailers because they purchase full truckloads of merchandise directly from manufacturers and display items on pallets or inexpensive shelving/kept extra inventory on high shelving directly on the sales floor rather than in central warehouses…
Not only has Wal-Mart 's strategic placement of their stores and distribution centers given them a competitive advantage, their strategic operations and inventory management has played a vital role in their success. Wal-Mart 's in-store inventory is kept at a minimum, allowing them to achieve maximum efficiency of their store floor space. Inventory is tracked by UPC scanners allowing Wal-Mart to better communicate with…
Available cash, or rather the lack of it, is a critical problem facing the company. All of the liquidity ratios are showing signs of decline. The current ratio has been in decrease over the past 4 years, possibly due in part to rapid expansion and more recently to poor product selection. There has been a much sharper weakening over the past 2 years.…