Given the wide-reaching implications of these sanctions on everything from energy and metals to airplane parts and shipping, we can reasonably expect that manufacturers and companies in the broader industrial space will need to brace for impact—if they haven’t felt it already. … READ MORE >
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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 >
Can apparel sales growth continue? – Spring 2022 outlook
What’s in store for apparel and other consumer goods companies? From inventory levels to consumers’ increased mobility, there’s much to consider. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing sector grows at a slower pace
The manufacturing sector continued to grow in December but at a slightly lower rate compared to November, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday. … READ MORE >
Government services contractors continue to contend with labor issues, pandemic fallout
While government services contractors battle a tight labor market and ongoing supply chain disruptions, they emerged from the third quarter of 2021 excited for advances in digital warfare and the future of defense. … 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 >
Defense technology companies contend with supply chain challenges, vaccine mandate
In third-quarter earnings calls, top industry executives primarily addressed supply chain disruptions, the federal contractor vaccine mandate, inflation and innovation. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season countdown: What will they buy?
Consumer behavior has never been more diverse this holiday season, but some trends have begun to emerge. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Canada’s retail sales cool amid bumpy recovery
Continuing what has been a volatile year for consumers, Canada’s retail sales decreased by 0.6% in July compared to June, according to data released on Thursday by Statistics Canada. … READ MORE >
Managing a supply chain: The short and long game for consumer goods companies
Persistent bottlenecks throughout the global supply chain stand in the way of middle market consumer goods companies’ ability to meet robust consumer demand. … READ MORE >