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China has seen a surge in companies that can convert coal into polyester yarn.

WEEKLY WISDOM “One of the hardest decisions is whether to walk away or to try harder."  Who's Watching You? It’s a question that an increasing...

EU retailers anxiously wait for apparel sales to catch up to other categories.

LOGISTICS OUTLOOK Capacity and Rates Rising The rebound in demand that started in June continues to keep rates up. "Some industry insiders are predicting this...

RETAIL OUTLOOK CEOs Set Their Sights on Q4 Recovery The question that comes up at least once a day is ‘when will the pandemic end?” ...

RETAIL INSIGHTS Retail Bankruptcies: Bad, but Better than a Decade Ago Retail has certainly had a challenging year. However, at least in terms of bankruptcy...

“The New Normal?” It’s been the theme of multiple webinars and articles since we first realized that we were facing a global pandemic – one...

WEEKLY WISDOM “Everyone is happy until happiness is a goal." RETAIL TECH Retailers Turn to BNPL Solutions to Grow Sales Heightened market competition, cash strapped...

INSIDE SOURCING Liquidity Deteriorates In Key Markets The shutdown of retail worldwide this spring has resulted in a rampage of late payments to suppliers at...

MARKET OUTLOOK Cautious Optimism Gives Way to More Caution Even the pundits are wondering what might be next as the impossible-to-predict path of the pandemic...