Sentences with phrase «stock on the retail level»

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Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

PMI data, released on a monthly basis, track factors such as output, new orders, stock levels, employment and prices across the manufacturing, construction, and retail and service sectors.

SAN FRANCISCO Pier 1 Imports Inc's stock plunged to its lowest level since 2009 on Monday after an analyst recommended investors avoid the shares until the furniture and home decorations retailer reverses falling sales.

From the perspective of someone interested in making investments with 20 + year holding periods in mind, you need to be careful of owning banks because of the debt to equity levels involved in the investment, you need to be wary of technology companies because they must constantly be innovating to remain profitable and relevant (unlike, say, Hershey, which could stick with its business model of selling chocolate bars for the next century), and retail stocks which are always subject to the risk of a new low - cost carrier arriving on the block.

The significant levels of «rebates and discounts» paid by food manufacturers to large supermarket chains and retailers for stocking products on shelves are also laid bare in the prospectus and are as high as 14 per cent of gross revenues.

«It's hard to get some retail people interested in a stock when it trades at those levels, as silly as that sounds,» he said on Thursday.

Those who were caught the wrong way after short selling the market covered their positions after wholesale beef prices, or the cutout, on Wednesday morning rose above $ 190 per cwt, a level which suggest retailers are stocking up on beef for grilling season specials.

See how Michael Mayer, real estate guru and author of (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication, self - published his way to the best - seller list without ever having his book stocked on retail shelves.

A thorough understanding of all the treats they stock will be invaluable in helping retailers assist customers on an individual level.

The State of the Omnichannel Experience Among the study's conclusions: 87 percent of retailers provided a product locator on their website that indicated whether an item was in - stock or available; Only 35 percent displayed the quantity of inventory available; Ninety - seven percent of store associates could access inventory levels, but only 33 percent were equipped with handheld or mobile technology to do so; Only 25 percent of store associates could place an order for a customer; of those, 92 percent had to do it at a register or customer service counter, and not in an aisle; Sixteen percent of retailers had inconsistent pricing between their e-commerce...

Work duties like analyzing consumer trends, ensuring stock levels, liaising with suppliers, handling logistics issues, and leading promotional activities are often seen on Retail Buyer example resumes.

Buying Assistant Restaurant Depot, Carson City, NV 7/2013 — Present • Provide buyers with information on stock levels, and required items • Create and maintain effective liaison with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods • Write purchase orders, and provide assistance in buying merchandise from different sources • Identify appropriate resources to obtain goods / items from, placing special focus on budgetary constraints • Assist in developing pricing modules, and providing advice to retail outlets regarding product pricing • Create and manage plans for stock levels, and assist in analyzing consumer buying patterns • Review performance indicators, including sales and discount levels, and provide intervention during changes in demand • Participate in promotional activities, write reports, forecast sales levels, and present new ranges to the management

• Track record of effectively analyzing customer buying patterns and predicting correlating future trends • Deep familiarity with managing plans for stock levels and effectively reacting to changes in demands and logistics • Highly experienced in maintaining fruitful relationships with existing vendors and suppliers and sourcing new ones for future liaison • Exceptionally well - versed in liaising with different departments including merchandising and sales to ensure that all buying and projection requirements are fulfilled • Competent at providing input in promotional activities and visual merchandise setups • Effectively able to research and present new product ranges to retail managers • Focused on researching and developing product assortments in sync with the demands of retailers and customers • Qualified to maintain and monitor purchase orders, shipping, reorders and markdowns • Hands - on experience in creating periodic reports and recaps in order to support merchandising strategies • Demonstrated expertise in selecting products that appeal to customers and meet their expectations • Fundamental comprehension of the statistical components of business such as selloffs, WOS and MD percentages • Able to prioritize tasks in order to balance both immediate and long term needs of the buying process • Proficient in assisting buyers with determining appropriate adjustments such as markdowns, delivery changes and price negotiations

• Created a large window display in sync with the store's spring theme, which attracted a lot of attention from prospective customers, resulting in a 40 % increase in revenue • Acted as a cashier for an entire month during Christmas rush, without any evident discrepancies in accounts • Handle inventory requirements to ensure that all stock levels are being maintained properly • Stocked shelves and rearranged items on shelves to ensure a positive customer experience • Processed returns and exchanges • Ensured that any complaints are handled according to the company's rules and protocols • Set up window displays and assisted retail staff with visual merchandising efforts

• Interview, hire and train members of sales teams to perform in accordance to company's mission • Handle staffing and staff scheduling duties by ensuring that adequate staff is available at appropriate times • Manage stock levels and make important decisions regarding inventory control • Create and maintain liaison with suppliers and vendors to ensure that merchandise is always available and delivered to the retail outlet on time • Analyze present sales figures and perform market analysis to determine trends and customer preferences • Provide feedback to supervisors and arrange for sales teams to be trained according to changing marketing trends • Ascertain that quality of customer services provided is in sync with the customer service e policies of the company • Respond to customers» complaints and problems with the focus of retaining their business • Collaborate with marketing teams to lead promotional activities • Understand forthcoming customer initiatives and monitor the activities of local competitors • Assist customers with decision making by providing them with complete product information and demonstration

• Demonstrated ability to handle customer load in a high volume retail environment by delegating work duties • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills aimed at providing the epitome of good customer services and handling adverse situations with tact • Track record of closing sales effectively, keeping in mind personal and company sales goals • Successful in merchandising products to maximize both visual appearance and sales • Known for enforcing supermarket policies to ensure efficient and safe delivery of goods • Strong problem solving skills aimed at handling incorrect or late deliveries to ensure minimum impact on customers • Technologically savvy with a great ability to manage transactions using complex database and cash handling systems • Exceptional planning and organization skills aimed at placing signage and displays in accordance to company policies and procedures • Special talent for providing patrons with the highest level of satisfaction within the limitations set by the company • Adept at stock rotating and replacing activities to ensure availability of quality merchandize on a constant basis

• Documented success in generating sales by providing outstanding customer services and expanding and maintaining product knowledge • Well - versed in setting up new displays in an aesthetic manner and according to the store's policies • Special talent for producing novel and unique concepts for merchandize presentation • Exceptional knowledge of building, adjusting and removing product displays in accordance to company's directives • Adept at providing and maintaining positive work relationships with team members to ensure appropriate merchandising solutions • Demonstrated expertise in smoothing out frontend and backend work processes to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers • Particularly effective in upholding stock levels and handling pricing duties for multiple product lines • Adept at organizing and handling inventory and communicating effectively with retail merchants • Focused on reconciling orders with financial plans and forecasts • Excellent ability to recommend merchandise based on customers» needs and upselling associated products • Competent at leading promotional activities and ensuring that store and warehouse security practices are appropriately placed

Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning.Expressed appreciation and invited customers to return to the store.Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client.Interacted with customers and retail buyers to follow - up on shipping statuses and expedited orders.Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer complaints.Processed and issued money orders for customers.Maintained adequate cash supply in cash drawers in multiple checkout stations.Responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner and guaranteeing high level of customer service.Managed cash stock and inventory balances accurately.Managed cash stock and inventory balances accurately.Stocked and rotated inventory regularly.