| 1. | The company said Mervyn's margins widened on fewer markdowns.
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| 2. | While markdowns typically boost sales, they can also hurt profits.
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| 3. | Garment quality also suffered, leading to product returns and markdowns.
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| 4. | Sales, markdowns and promotions will probably start earlier than ever.
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| 5. | He added that he forsees more markdowns for the holiday season.
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| 6. | After these markdowns, Iridill pieces were used as carnival prizes.
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| 7. | But wine merchants say the markdowns are deep and widespread.
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| 8. | While such markdowns help lift sales, they typically crimp profit margins.
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| 9. | Some irregular and off-season clothing is sold at huge markdowns.
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| 10. | Price markdowns on the apparel could hurt second-quarter profit margins.
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