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Retail Lobby: “We Lied About Organized Theft”

Barry Ritholtz

billion in retail inventory losses in 2021 was not “attributable to organized retail crime.” That line is just another in a long series of falsehoods put forth by the professional b *s at the National Retail Federation. This costs retailers anywhere between $15-20 billion annually in the US. No, “ nearly half ” of $94.5

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Accounting Software for Distribution that Keeps Your Books Organized

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Distribution companies face challenges brought by large amounts of transactions, vendors, and customers, and the effects these have on their operations and their integrations with suppliers and retailers. To ensure efficiency, accountability, and profitability, it’s crucial to keep your books organized.

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Construction, manufacturing and retail account for 40% of administrations

Accountancy Today

Data from The Gazette Official Public Record revealed construction, manufacturing and retail were the sectors that accounted for almost 40% of administrations in 2022. Greater London led the way with 22% of the filings, followed by the South East (17%) and North West (15%).

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Digital-First Economy Redefines Retail And Consumer Behavior

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When it’s said and done there was only one story that mattered in the retail universe this year and it was the rise of the digital-first economy. They and others have succeeded because they entered the market independent of traditional retail, and because their business model fit the needs of the pandemic.

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Grinch: Ignore Black Friday Retail Forecasts

Barry Ritholtz

It’s Black Friday and you know what that means: Lots of promotional sales and lots of holiday retail spending forecasts. Holiday retail sales have averaged an increase of 4.9% over the past 10 years, with pandemic spending in recent years accounting for considerable gains.” billion and $960.4

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14 Best Compound Interest Investments (Accounts for 2022)

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What Types of Accounts are Best for Compounding? Banks Savings Accounts. Most savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit earn compound interest. Taxable vs. tax-deferred vs. tax-free accounts. It’s also possible to take advantage of tax-free accounts. 3) Money Market Accounts.

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Musings on Markets: META Lesson 2: Accounting Inconsistencies and Consequences

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That skewing can affect valuation and pricing judgments about these firms, and correcting accounting inconsistencies is a key step towards leveling the playing field. I am not an accountant, and have no desire to be one, but I have used their output (accounting statements) as raw material in valuation and corporate finance.