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ARK got a similar markdown just by waiting a couple of days.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

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

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

When deciding what to bring in early, Academy looked for items with low markdown liability, or items that don’t go out of season, Ford said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025