holiday retail season
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Returns are causing a holiday hangover for retailers
Record holiday volume and rising costs are combining to create one heck of a cocktail for retail brands.
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Return to sender: Holiday product returns will stress supply chains
With all of the fuss around holiday sales, not much attention is being paid to holiday returns, which could cause an even bigger headache for…
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Retail inventories up ahead of holidays but replenishment cycle still lengthy
Retail inventories jump ahead of the holiday buying season but the need for restocking will extend well into 2022, which bodes well for freight demand.
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Secondary market for holiday returns: Q&A with B-Stock Solutions CEO
B-Stock Solutions CEO Howard Rosenberg shares a sustainable avenue for retailers to get rid of overstock, late or unsold seasonal goods.
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Black Friday is going to be boring this year
Black Friday used to be a welcome mat for the holidays. It was almost a holiday in itself, with families waking up early in the…
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FedEx forecast calls for holiday package shipments to increase 10%
FedEx is forecasting a 10% increase in package deliveries during the holiday shipping season.
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Your guide to holiday shopping, supply chain disruption style
With supply chain delays hitting retailers hard, Modern Shipper spoke with Kwontified CEO Elaine Kwon to figure out what that means for consumers.
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Ocean delays turn desperate retailers to the skies, increasing emissions
There are two ways to transport goods overseas: ocean or air. Port congestion and shipping delays are forcing companies to shift to faster air transport,…
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Get them before they’re gone: 4 products to buy before holiday craze
The holidays are closer than you think, and gifts aren’t getting any easier to come by.
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Daily Infographic: Don’t wait till Black Friday to shop for holidays
National Tree CEO: Don’t wait till Black Friday to shop for holidays
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