Build a resilient supply chain to thrive in 2026. Adapt to disruptions, navigate regulatory changes, and manage freight costs. Focus on flexibility and strategic partnerships for a competitive edge.
SKU management is vital for stores. Buck General and Lowe's utilize SKU reduction and AI to optimize supply, enhance inventory mix, and improve financial performance. Part of their diversity strategy.
Amazon aims for record Prime delivery speeds in 2025 through smarter stock placement & enhanced fulfillment. Free same-day grocery delivery expands. Fulfillment costs are improving.
Rains is evolving with a 360-degree retail model, expanding product range, and opening new stores. Founder Daniel Hesselager leads the transformation focusing on customer experience and brand presence, despite market uncertainties.
Leaders from Olaplex, Patagonia & HSBC discuss leadership, risk-taking, transparency, and innovation in the fashion & beauty industries. Discover key insights from Vogue Business 100 Trendsetters.
Trump's executive order impacts de minimis imports. Importers adjust strategies with postal networks, tariffs, and US-based fulfillment. Supply chain shifts for cost-effective solutions.
Levi's names Chris Callieri as Chief Supply Chain Officer. He brings 20+ years of experience to navigate global supply chain challenges and boost sustainability goals.
AI is revolutionizing fashion, with startups focusing on personalized shopping, supply chain sustainability, and resale. $1.1B invested this year, matching 2024 totals. Key areas: AI stylists, rental services, and supply chain optimization.
Levi's is changing its distribution strategy, selling Dockers to Authentic Brands for up to $391M, and focusing on brand strength amid an uncertain economic environment. They are also expanding third-party logistics.
Portugal's manufacturing prowess, skilled workforce, and innovative environment are attracting fashion brands seeking quality, design, and fair pricing. Experts discuss its appeal and future growth.
In recent years, luxury brands and fledgling investment groups have been spearheading a quiet-but-dramatic shift towards the consolidation of suppliers in Italy, intended to drive efficiency and traceability, and to protect the know-how buried in struggling small businesses.
Right now, priorities should focus on carrier capacity, contingencies for service disruptions and long-term planning to establish relationships, so timely deliveries and equitable rates can carry through into the new year, the experts say.
