
Supply Chain Strategist | May 11, 2023
Weak demand pushes freight rates down; Cotton prices rebound; Faster solution for last mile delivery; Slowing inflation, but rate hikes continue
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Weak demand pushes freight rates down; Cotton prices rebound; Faster solution for last mile delivery; Slowing inflation, but rate hikes continue

Retailers face more headwinds; More rate hikes; Overlooked opportunities in the Metaverse

Freight rates struggle to find a floor; Materials prices respond to weak global demand; Advice from an executive recruiter

Retailers report strong sales, but profit pressure; Anxious investors want bottom line performance; US, Italy and Spain show market improvements

Ocean rates spike; Have we been wrong about supply chains?; Wealthy consumers spending less;

Luxury sales surge, overall retail remains flat; EU set for further rate hikes

Ocean rates have found a floor; Digitizing fabric with only a simple camera; Materials prices remain relatively stable

Global consumer confidence remains stable; Luxury brands report rich earnings; Uniqlo predicts a strong 2023; Retail look to automation

Ocean rates inch up; Rethinking supply chain resilience; Cambodia eyes role as regional hub; materials prices show slight uptick

Bed Bath & Beyond gets support from Hilco; DTC brands might regret reliance on Tik Tok; Etam heads to the US

Excess capacity on most routes; Supply chains face uncertainty; Materials prices remain flat

Brands report mixed results; Food inflation eating up consumer budgets; Retailers plan more stores