https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/from-bj-s-to-lululemon-retailers-are-trimming-assortments-to-boost-businessContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/from-bj-s-to-lululemon-retailers-are-trimming-assortments-to-boost-businesshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/from-bj-s-to-lululemon-retailers-are-trimming-assortments-to-boost-business#u133039Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:37:05 +0000Major retailers including Lululemon, Under Armour, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Dollar General are reducing product assortments to improve profitability and manage excess inventory. These companies are trimming stock keeping units (SKUs) to reduce markdowns, stabilize margins, and clean up balance sheets as high prices weaken consumer spending. While retail brands aim for healthy growth and box stores seek better curation, analysts warn that aggressive cuts must be balanced against the risk of narrowing consumer choice and losing competitive ground. Nike is cited as a rare exception that has