
Week in Review | Apr. 23, 2022
Uniqlo’s plans ambitious new store rollout; Pepco protects prices; Inflation could impact H2 retail
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.

Uniqlo’s plans ambitious new store rollout; Pepco protects prices; Inflation could impact H2 retail

Crystal Denim’s Game-Changing Sustainability Initiative; Materials prices remain stable; China faces continued supply chain pressures

Inflation rises, but job markets remains strong; Apparel sales continue to grow

Cotton prices hit new highs; Ocean rates retreat but supply chains remain snarled

The return to stores; Rising concerns over consumer sentiment; Getting teams back onboard

Ocean rates remain stable, despite market pressures; Banks begin questioning market resilience; Materials prices level off, but prices remain high

Next Growth Opportunity for Outdoor Sports; Five Below plans up to 400 new stores; Lululemon forecasts 25% Q1 sales surge

Inflation weakens EU imports; China keeps ports open to support trade; Port work contracts face June expiration

Next warns of coming price hikes; Nike faces supply shortages; UK apparel sales soar in February; US Feb retail sales stagnate

Yarn prices stay stable, despite volatile commodities prices; China ports remain functional, but air cargo rates have soared

Retailers look to smaller formats, Growth forecasts become more modest

Ocean rates, materials prices retreat – but for how long?