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China’s reopening boosts luxury goods market

China’s reopening boosts luxury goods market

Many analysts suggested that China’s zero-covid policies may leave luxury goods markets vulnerable if they continued into 2023.


FTC probes Coke and PepsiCo over their wholesale prices to retailers

FTC probes Coke and PepsiCo over their wholesale prices to retailers

Pepsi and Coca-Cola are under a preliminary investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over a 1930s law relating to wholesale pricing.


Offen Petroleum acquires wholesale division of Gas Depot

Offen Petroleum acquires wholesale division of Gas Depot

Colorado-based fuel supplier Offen Petroleum completed the acquisition of Gas Depot’s wholesale division on January 4, 2023.


Morphe shifts focus to wholesale market closing 18 U.S. retail stores

Morphe shifts focus to wholesale market closing 18 U.S. retail stores

Morphe announced the decision last week to close all 18 US stores, with stores outside the US remaining open.


Amazon reduces corporate workforce by 5% in latest cuts

Amazon reduces corporate workforce by 5% in latest cuts

In the latest round of layoffs beginning in November 2022, Amazon will have reduced its corporate workforce by 5%.


Samsung exploring opportunities to increase its sales

Samsung exploring opportunities to increase its sales

One area of focus will be device integration, an area the company has historically struggled to keep up with its key competitors.


Shoplifting is becoming a serious problem for retailers

Shoplifting is becoming a serious problem for retailers

Increases in theft throughout stores in America could contribute to rises in prices and even store closures Walmart’s CEO has warned.


Amazon launches Inspire, a TikTok-style shopping feed

Amazon launches Inspire, a TikTok-style shopping feed

Building on social shopping trends, Amazon is introducing a TikTok-style video feed called Inspire.


Nike’s excess inventory is opportunity for wholesalers

Nike’s excess inventory is opportunity for wholesalers

Despite displaying strong growth over the last year, Nike’s problems with excess inventory have persisted.


EU enforces Amazon to treat third-party sellers fairly

EU enforces Amazon to treat third-party sellers fairly

Three of the EU’s most significant antitrust cases have concluded this week after Amazon agreed to a settlement.