Hi Kirkm:

Following are links to six studies that should help understand the business model of off-price retailers and their relationship with apparel manufacturer. I have conducted an extensive research and believe that this is probably the best source of information, online. As there may not be anything 'online' that addresses your question directly, these studies/articles should assist in identifying how apparel manufacturer adjust or modify their pricing.

1. http://www.tarsus-group.com/documents/off-price_report_04.pdf
This is a 115 page comprehensive report on off-price retailers and the business model of Ross and TJX. It also identifies supply chain trends of these retailers, and their business relationship with apparel manufacturers.

2. http://www.designerwholesalesources.com/the-industry.htm
An extremely useful article in the context of the type of inventory that apparel manufacturer offers to off-price outlets.

3. http://fashionista.com/2010/08/inside-the-world-of-off-price-retail-we-go-behind-the-scenes-at-marshalls-and-t-j-maxx-hq/
A short article on how TJX and Marshall get discounted pricing.

http://www.offpricenews.com/wp-content/uploads/thisisoffprice-v12-i4.pdf (page 22)
4. This is a comprehensive resource guide for consumers. On page 22, it outlines the business model of RG Riley. Other short articles may also be of interest.

5. http://www.theclothingbroker.com/how-the-off-price-retail-market-works
A short but useful article on how off-price business model works.

http://furnituretodaystore.stores.yahoo.net/hoactochsudi.html (research $20)
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-131039544.html (subscription access)
6. This three page report takes a closer look at home accent sales through the discount dept. store/off-price retailer Channel, breaking down sales by product categories and looking at the demographics of purchasers as well as price points and quantities purchased.

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Please clarify, if needed. Thanks.

Leader