Retailers narrow product lines to offset supply-chain costs and tariffs
Retailers are slimming down product lines as higher costs to import, move and store goods squeeze margins. Helen of Troy and Under Armour are among businesses narrowing product selection.
By Liz YoungRetailers are slimming down product lines as they grapple with higher costs to import, move and store goods.Businesses from consumer-products maker Helen of Troy to athletic-apparel retailer Under Armour are narrowing the selection of products they sell.The strategy to focus on the most…