Retailers and suppliers square off on costs — SupplyChainDive.com

Inflation makes consumers worried, so retailers are trying to keep costs low. On the other hand, suppliers have to deal with the rising cost of materials. This is leading to conflict between vendors and stores:

“But retailers can’t just walk in demanding cost cuts from their suppliers. Their end of the negotiating table will likely need to be heavily informed to be successful, according to Amol Shah, a partner and managing director with AlixPartners’ retail practice.“

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