Industry group says inventory is being managed better
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Semiconductor stocks rose Thursday as a chip trade group announced global August sales that showed an expected slowing of growth.
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The Commerce Department reported Friday that inventories held by businesses on shelves and backlots rose by 0.5 percent in May.
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The companyâs performance shows that it is making progress in its shift toward selling higher-margin software.
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Metro Group, the giant German grocery and consumer goods retailer, has been a leader in applying RFID tags to shipments of goods to track their progress through its distribution chain.
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Semiconductor companies moved higher in trading Thursday after an industry group said sales rose 1.1 percent to $18.2 billion in August from the previous month, and that inventories are on the decline.
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Team plans a greater focus on customers and partners and an improved product alignment across the company's internal business operations.
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Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose a smaller-than-expected 0.4 percent in December as sales of durable goods like cars and furniture accelerated, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday.
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More and more retailers are employing rigorous scientific techniques to improve their bottom line.
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New orders at U.S. factories rose 2.4 percent in December, higher than forecast, while inventories edged up, a government report showed on Friday.
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New orders at U.S. factories rose  2.4 percent in December, higher than forecast, while  inventories edged up, a government report showed on Friday.
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Improvements are still needed to give this company a firm foundation.
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Things look bright for the retailer this year.
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The retailer posts impressive comps growth and has updated its guidance.
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A new initiative seeks to improve old products.
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Company's recent acquisition will improve its competitive advantages.
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International operations have to be high on the company's list as it seeks to improve its performance.
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Great results bode well for investors, but keep an eye on inventories.