by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 9, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
According to the most recent Global Port Tracker report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, major retail container ports are expected to see near-record volume during June, hindering retailers’ attempts to meet still-high...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 24, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights, Trends & Products
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently partnered with The Farnsworth Group to track sentiments among homeowners in the midst of continuing supply chain issues, increasing prices and product shortages. The survey included homeowners who choose to...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 14, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers jumped 0.8 percent in February after an increase of 0.6 percent in January. The inflation rate over the last 12 months stands at 7.9 percent, up from 7.5...
by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 14, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
According to the monthly Global Port Tracker report, imports at the nation’s congested container ports are expected to slow during the first half of 2022. The report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, found that even with the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 16, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The month of October saw a jump in three leading consumer metrics—inflation, price gains and overall retail sales. According to the U.S. Labor Department Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, inflation increased 0.9 percent in October, following a modest...
