As consumer liquidity begins to dwindle, middle market businesses in the consumer products industry need adaptable tools to ensure profitability. … READ MORE >
Price increases are necessary but could prove costly for food and beverage companies: Spring 2022 outlook
Growing food and beverage businesses will maintain or improve market share while passing along costs to consumers. … READ MORE >
Biden’s infrastructure package: Impact on consumer products businesses
Hopefully this legislation provides a long-term improvement plan to ensure consumers have efficient, affordable and safe access to all types of consumer goods. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season countdown: Help wanted
All industries are grappling with labor shortages and the retail sector is no different. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Middle of the supply chain feels outsized impact of rising food costs
U.S. inflation came in below expectations, according to the latest CPI, however, it will be well into 2022 before consumers see this inflation slowdown in groceries and restaurant tickets. … READ MORE >
Amid chaos of coronavirus, food and beverage sector continues to adapt
The retail sales figures released this week painted a grim picture of consumer spending and the state of the economy amid the mounting human and economic toll of the coronavirus. But a deeper look at the data reveals some profound changes taking place that will most likely endure once the pandemic passes. … READ MORE >
Coronavirus impact on the consumer products ecosystem
In a very short period of time, the COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on economies throughout the world and across all industries and sectors. The earliest stages of the U.S. consumer supply chain are heavily dependent upon China.
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