Wholesale Industry & Market News
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DHL’s new Trend Radar puts AI action and workforce readiness on the logistics agenda
AI flagging a shortage and AI placing an order are different propositions. DHL’s new Trend Radar puts action, oversight and workforce readiness in focus.
Maersk announces Australian export-documentation policy ahead of November rollout
Packed goods can still miss a sailing. Maersk’s Australian documentation rollout makes approval ownership and shipment deadlines worth checking now.
IKEA’s European price cuts raise the stakes for homeware value comparisons
IKEA’s European price cuts move a familiar reference point. Homeware sellers need specific comparisons before sacrificing margin across the whole range.
H&M reports higher profit as purchasing changes and goods in transit reshape stock
H&M reported higher profit and more stock, with goods in transit part of the explanation. Inventory value does not tell the whole availability story.
Nike wholesale sales hold up better than direct sales in its latest quarter
Nike’s wholesale sales held up better than its direct channel. Footwear buyers still need to distinguish deliveries into shops from pairs customers buy.
Columbia shifts UK fulfilment to Maersk’s Tamworth warehouse
Columbia is moving UK and Ireland fulfilment to Maersk’s Tamworth warehouse. The change puts location, stock allocation and channel mix in focus.
Great Britain retail sales rise in August: what the data means for wholesale buying
Great Britain’s August retail sales improved, but a national rise is no reason to increase every wholesale order. Look for the demand underneath.
DHL expands battery logistics network as supply chains become more specialised
DHL is expanding specialist battery logistics. For distributors, the return journey and confirmed handling capability deserve as much attention as outbound freight.
ChatGPT Reshaping Shopping, and Retailers Should be Worried
For retailers the tech poses a new challenge: how to stay visible in a world where shoppers no longer need to visit their websites.
The cheapest iPhone model gets more expensive
The newly unveiled iPhone 16e, positioned as the most affordable option in Apple's smartphone lineup, is not really cheap.
Affordable luxury brands thrive as high-end labels struggle with price hikes
Ultra-premium luxury brands prices hikes created a lucrative opportunity for more accessible luxury brands.
VF Corporation’s wholesale growth drives strong performance
VF Corporation, owner of The North Face and Timberland, delivered stronger-than-expected results, driven largely by its wholesale segment.
How Levi’s used data and AI to capitalize on the baggy jeans trend
While the resurgence of baggy jeans was expected among younger consumers, the true scale of its appeal took Levi Strauss by surprise.
Shifting tides: U.S. companies reevaluate ties with China
American businesses have grown increasingly cautious about championing the U.S.-China economic relationship.
The challenge of tariff policy: businesses grapple with Trump’s hardline approach
As the inauguration of Donald Trump approaches, the business community faces increasing uncertainty regarding his hard stance on tariffs.
Why tariffs could hit retailers harder this time
The retail industry faces a daunting challenge under the proposed tariffs of Donald Trump’s second administration.
Retailers face a challenging holiday season
As the holiday shopping season unfolds, the retail industry braces for what appears to be a lackluster Christmas.
Amazon strengthens its grocery operations
Amazon is reinventing its grocery strategy, integrating online and in-person shopping to secure a larger share of the U.S. grocery market.
Black Friday 2024: biggest shopping day of the year
Black Friday is more than just a shopping day, it’s an anticipated global event that marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
Discounters will lead holiday shopping season in 2024
This holiday season discount retailers are expected to lead the retail race, as shoppers scaling back on their budgets.
Adidas settles dispute with Kanye West
Adidas has reached an out-of-court settlement with Kanye West, resolving any legal claims associated with their past partnership.
Richemont to sell e-commerce business YNAP to Mytheresa
Richemont has finalized a deal to sell its online fashion business Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) to German luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa.
Amazon vs. Temu: the battle for sellers and the future of e-commerce
Amazon and Temu are locked in a competitive battle to attract sellers, a contest that could reshape the dynamics of the e-commerce landscape.
Apple's Vision Pro faces challenges
Apple's Vision Pro headset, launched as the company's biggest new product in a decade, is facing significant challenges in its first year.