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Everlane’s reported sale comes after other brands catering to younger consumers trying to shop their values, including Allbirds and Depop, have struggled or been sold at a markdown.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

But some of these purchasers, particularly Calpers, already owned stakes in the same assets they were buying, giving them an interest in avoiding a markdown of their existing holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Maas said he anticipated “gangbuster” third-quarter sales with the impending demise federal tax credit, which allowed for a markdown of over 10% on most EV models.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Jack in the Box stock fell 9% after announcing the sale of Del Taco to a franchisee for $115 million, a significant markdown from its 2022 purchase price of $585 million.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025