
Supply Chain Strategist | Oct. 28, 2021
Logistics angst shifts from containers to congestion; Energy prices continue upwards; Nations continue to negotiate CPTPP membership
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Logistics angst shifts from containers to congestion; Energy prices continue upwards; Nations continue to negotiate CPTPP membership

8 Key Emerging E-comm Markets; US market sends mixed signals; allyLikes takes on Shein

8 Key Emerging Ecomm Markets; Luxury brands report record sales; Spanx eyes $1.2 bn valuation; Foot Locker launches a new private label brand; Very Group’s pre-tax profit soars

EU Links GSP to Sustainability; Russian Rail sees volumes surge; Power shortages hit chemical and fiber output; Ocean rates level off, Rail volumes from China to Europe surge

Fast Retailing sees explosive growth; BNPL becomes a standard; More DTC’s opt for IPOs; Gymshark’s billion dollar valuation; Vuori on expansion fast track

EU to stabilize energy costs; Rates are set to surge again; Polyester prices head higher

Who’s The Boss Now?, Scotch & Soda on expansion fast track, China see tax-free sales soar, Walmart partners with Netflix

Holiday shopping’s shifting timeline; Levi’s reports strong Q3, French Connection sold

Function + Creativity are Driving Activewear; Materials prices continue to surge; Textile production hit by China energy shortages

Supply Chains Face Continued Chaos; China predicts healthy retail growth; Amazon push Xmas deals even earlier

It’s Q4 (already!) with lots of angst and uncertainty about how the quarter might unfold. Even in ‘normal times’ the run up to the holidays

Energy shortages escalate; Gov’ts called on to aid port backups; Raw materials face significant price jumps