“Green hushing” protects suppliers — RetailWire.com
Brands can come under fire for exaggerating green practices or not doing enough. Some companies are now refraining from promoting or even disclosing their sustainability efforts: “If a...
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Bed Bath & Beyond faces uncertain future — CNN Business
Leadership at Bed Bath & Beyond isn’t sure that the company will be able to stay in business: “There is ‘substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue’...
READ MORESurvey: Walmart “most trusted” grocery retailer — WinsightGroceryBusiness.com
BrandSpark has released its lists of trusted grocers and Walmart ranks #1 in several categories: “Walmart is the most-trusted conventional grocer and Aldi is the most-trusted discount and...
READ MOREProduce popularity on the rise — SupermarketNews.com
Produce sales are on the rise as consumers become more concerned about wellness. . .and high prices: “The IRI’s August survey of grocery shoppers indicates that many are worried about higher...
READ MOREUncertainty about West Coast ports — CNBC.com
Logistics professionals are concerned about the reliability of some West Coast ports: “Nearly a third of logistics managers at major companies and trade groups say they do not know how much...
READ MOREAnalysts are optimistic about 2023 — CNN.com
Some analysts are optimistic about the economy in 2023, believing that we will be able to avoid a recession in 2023: “And yet now that 2022 is over, there are clear bright spots in this economy...
READ MOREMastercard: Holiday sales increased this year — ChainStoreAge.com
Retail sales in the United States increased by 7.6 % this holiday season: “U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season, according to preliminary...
READ MOREWalmart eliminating single-use plastic bags in New York — ChainStoreAge.com
Walmart is eliminating single-use plastic bags from its stores in New York and elsewhere: “To make the transition easier for customers, Walmart is offering multiple types of reusable bags and...
READ MORECreating resiliant supply chains — RetailTouchPoints.com
Digitizing the supply chain brings challenges but also the potential for increased resilience: “This current trend places an increased focus on visibility and resilience throughout global...
READ MORE2023 consumer trends — Forbes.com
The economy might take a toll on consumer spending in 2023: “Overall, it appears that consumers will have less disposable income to spend, and a bigger holiday spending hangover going into...
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