
Week in Review | Aug. 28, 2022
More brands report Q2 sales declines; Dollar stores remain retail winners;
Put an end to information overload! Start the week off with a concise view of the key industry developments. On Monday we give you the news – without all of the noise. On Friday we give you a weekly wrap up top stories, including key data and market trends. We extract only what’s important – to give you a clear view of the market.

More brands report Q2 sales declines; Dollar stores remain retail winners;

Logistics move towards normalizing; Shifting Supply Chain Priorities; Materials prices level off;

Discounters see strong Q2 sales; Retailers Could Face a Chilly Xmas; Central Group plans agressive regional expansion

Heat wave impacts energy and logistics; A success algorithm for predictable outcomes; Cotton prices surge but oil retreats;

Sales rise but brands struggle to make a profit; Mixed signals on inflation outlook

Shipping volumes lurch towards a decline; Marketplaces could be a new channel for mfgs; Materials prices start to soften

Retail markets show mixed results; VF Corp reports Q2 loss; GU to test US market

Materials prices continue to weaken; This could end inflation and normalize supply chains; Blank sailing support freight rates

Missguided’s Suppliers Face Paltry Payment; Luxury goods Sees Robust Market; More Retailers Issue Warnings

Freight capacity restricted by blank sailings; Cotton prices hit 10-month low; Transportation costs likely to remain high

Why Knitwear is Set for Success; The Critical Role Stores are Playing for GenZ; The ‘Less is More’ Economy

From Lowest Price to Least Risky: Freight rates clearly have hit a ceiling; Materials prices dip; EU signs deals for oil imports;