
Supply Chain Strategist | Feb. 16, 2023
Materials prices remain stable; Economic indicators improve; 10 top base layer materials
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Materials prices remain stable; Economic indicators improve; 10 top base layer materials

Brands report mix results; More brands plan new stores; UK avoids recession; What you might not know about airline loyalty programs

Spinners See Market Rebound; Ocean rates continue to fall; Cotton prices level off

Retailers betting more on physical stores; US consumers cautious – despite strong employment; Amazon sales grow – but not on e-commerce

Carriers fight for volume; Materials prices inch up; What’s Holding Companies Back from Automating

Brands feel profit pressure; Key Trends for 2023; Resale growth disappoints

Ocean rates level off (for real!); Materials prices stable during CNY;

Physicals stores are driving sales; Global consumer confidence inches up; Xmas sales prove better than expected for many brands

Tech Looks to Be the Solution to Last Mile Challenges; Freight rates continue to stabilize; Materials prices remain stable

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Next reports strong holiday sales; US unemployment hits record low; EU inflation falls