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Investors are watching closely to see whether this latest markdown is isolated—or an early signal of deeper cracks in private credit.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Excluding that markdown, revenue would have increased to $15.71 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 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

Even before the pandemic, Banana Republic faced falling sales and struggled to attract customers without a 40 percent markdown.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023