Which of the following is NOT a stated reason for clearing out excess inventory from the prior year? Group of answer choices a 0.3-star penalty applied to the S/Q rating of unsold branded pairs carried over to the following year—this penalty, which is part of the IFF's S/Q rating formula, is to reflect the fact that unsold pairs are last-year's models and styles, making them less attractive to buyers. Clearing out older inventory at the beginning of the year may help reduce the Projected Inventory Surplus number for the current year. Getting rid of "excess" beginning inventory may prove useful in helping to keep the company's production facilities running at or near full capability Clearance sales often produce higher margins than private label saless NOT a stated reason for clearing out excess inventory from the prior year?