They also plan to deploy more Radio Frequency ID (RFID) technology throughout their operations to manage inventory.

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The seemingly massive debt load, the lack of cash and the inability to generate cash through operations, the massive amount of inventory, and the negative equity are all worrisome.

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And many traditional store retailers that have added significant online operations have been able to consolidate inventory into fewer distribution centers, often strategically placed to minimize sales taxes and shipping costs.

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