
Supply Chain Strategist | Dec 09, 2021
Communication drives stronger supply chains; Air cargo rates surge – again; Materials prices continue to retreat
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Communication drives stronger supply chains; Air cargo rates surge – again; Materials prices continue to retreat

Holiday weekend sales: slow in the US, buoyant in the UK; EU inflation threatens retail; BNPL sees surge in users

Air cargo rates hit a near record high; Materials prices retreat; Asian nations continue to build bilateral trade deals

Consumer spending remains strong, despite inflation; UK growth to outpace China; Retailers continue global expansion

Energy remains risky, Materials prices inch up, Freight rates stabilize but remain high … Watching to see if predictions of inventory shortages materialize.

Mass market retailers report strong inventory positions; Macy’s sees massive value in store; Retailers see strong Q3 sales and profit gains

Freight rates level off, but still high; Materials prices stabilize; Demand to remain strong through Q4

Dillards’ reports 500% sales surge; M&S sees strong turnaround; Singles Day hits a new GMV high; Yoox Net-a-Porter shows ongoing losses; Global Brands folds;

Freight rates finally retreat; Adidas warns of massive sales hit; Allbirds forced to drop one sustainability claim

Brands continue to report strong results; Uniqlo opens Beijing flagship – eyes strong China expansion; Peak Sports eyes an IPO

Ethiopia to lose AGOA status; Freight starts to level off; RCEP ready for January launch

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