Dillards Swot

They closed 122 stores in 2014 and plan on closing another 50 to 75 in 2015. The annual report does say they plan on opening a number of new store in 2015 but does not give a number. They also say they are planning on renovation store but again list no number as to how many. They have invested in technology to improve their supply chain and productivity. It also implies they will be cutting hours for employs to save

The company recorded revenues of $25,003 million during the financial year ended January 2011, an increase of 6.4% over Fiscal Year 2010. The operating

Macy’s enjoys economies of scale giving them purchasing power with their suppliers and the ability to reduce operating costs by spreading fixed costs over a larger base; due to this process Macy’s buys in bulk which locks in larger discounts they can pass on to the consumer creating a win/win situation. This purchasing power allows them to control a larger section of the market and protects them from smaller retailers purchasing the same product. Macy’s sales equal $27.82B with a gross profit of $11.21B. Most analysts recommended buying Macy’s stock last month with 6 analysts predicting a strong performance. Dillard’s revenue is $6.69B and J.C. Penny Corporation revenue is reported at $12.98B for the same time period. (Macy’s (M), 2014). Macy’s, Inc. is currently trading at $57.11 (Macy’s (M), 2014) with a 52-week high of

Reported among nationwide department stores, Dillard’s profits are down and decreasing. Dillard’s posted that their company net income of $331.9 million in its fascial of 2014, declined to that of $269.4 in 2015. If an employee does not make quota or SPA (sells per hours) they are subjected to probation, curved pay, or being

Once again Dillard’s finds itself shrinking in comparison on sheer market size. Compared to Dillard’s 300 stores in 29 states, JCPenny has over 1,000 locations across the United States and in Puerto Rico. This provides much contest for Dillard’s as JCPenny is a store often seen across the mall from them. With so many stores across the nation Dillard’s was able to keep it close in the gross income department. JCPenny only reported a gross income of 4.0 billion dollars in 2015, compared to Dillard’s 2.15 billion dollars. This boasts well for Dillard’s and the quality of their merchandise.

For 2004, Fixed expenses = 436 (in million €). Also, CM ratio = 653/ 1686 = 0.387

Based on Talbots filing of the 10-K, net sales in FY 2005 were $1,808,606 compared to $1,697,843 in FY 2004, an increase of 6.5%. Operating income was $152,148 in FY 2005, compared to $142,115 in FY 2004, an increase of 7.1%. Cash flow from operations was 12% of sales, or $211,438 for FY 2005, compared to $155,223 for FY 2004. Total revenues for the year rose 7% to approximately $1.8 billion. Comparable store sales also grew at a modest 2.6%. Comparable store sales were positive in each of the first seven months of FY 2005, driven by a healthy sales performance across the U.S..

This report presents data describing the differences amongst the two department stores, their fundamental visions, and comparative statistics. Macy’s or Dillard’s: Differences amongst these competitors There are several aspects you can analyze from each department store. Major pieces do set each one apart from the other. Brand names carried by Macy’s and Dillard’s from an average shoppers point of view can go completely unnoticed unless price is involved. For trend shoppers brand names can either make or break a retail store. It can easily determine if he or she will walk to Macy’s or Dillard’s because they already know the store does or does not carry that brand. This is consistent with each department throughout both stores and

a few percent, in 2012 the gross profit margin is the highest it has ever been

Department stores are not easy to manage, and take a whole team of individuals to run daily operations smoothly. Dillard’s success at the turn of the century came from balancing finances properly, incorporating a friendly atmosphere, and building its reputation as a welcoming upscale department store. In recent years, however, Dillard’s Inc. has surfaced in headlines for being listed as one of the worst companies in the nation to work for. With stiff competition and acquisition factors, the department store industry is not one to lag behind in and

Some of the significant changes I found on the income sheet were revenue which decreased by 8 million dollars in 2015 compared to 2014. SG&A expenses increased by .9% for the year. How-ever gross profit decreased by .3% in 2015. Also net income for the year decreased by -2.5% per-cent.

By 2011, Kohl’s corporation reported 1097 stores and a net income of 1.1 million dollars. (12)

investigation has revealed that $211,000 of the fixed manufacturing expenses and $122,000 of the fixed selling

Support: As a % of revenue, the SG&A expense has decreased from 21% to 11% from 1996 to 1997, that’s aggressive considering the marketing activities the company carried out. This is associated with the year in which the company introduced a new product. Such years involve large expenses.

* The selling and administrative expenses accounted 130 thousand euros higher than the projected S&A expenses