Target Corporation

Walmart Inc.

Both $WMT and $TGT reported having too much inventory which is a deflationary pressure. If these two companies are experiencing excess inventory, it is a safe assumption that most of retail has the same problem as well.

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Target earnings call

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Walmart earnings call

Should this be viewed as a positive for discount retailers who can source this excess inventory?

Check out this post for some quotes regarding their methodology of sourcing inventory;

[https://commonstock.com/post/efcf0fa4-9caa-4c3f-a53a-b1fcbaa6af40](https://commonstock.com/post/efcf0fa4-9caa-4c3f-a53a-b1fcbaa6af40)

Pat Connolly

Excess Inventory in Retail

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