Supply Chain - Christmas

Walmart Shifts To India, Cuts China Imports

Walmart is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chai...

Maersk CEO Expects 'Modest' Pick-Up In Trade For Holiday Season

A.P. Moller-Maersk's chief executive said he expects a "modest" pick-up in trade for the upcoming holidays this year amid concerns about the slow...

US Candy Cane Makers Hit By Sugar Shortage, Twisted Supply Chain

Candy makers, like retailers and farmers, have been slammed during the pandemic with high commodity prices, labour shortages, and transportation and supply...

Tesco Workers To Launch Strike Action Over Pay Dispute: Trade Union

Tesco workers at Antrim, Belfast, Didcot and Doncaster will launch strike action over a pay dispute, which could result in empty shelves in many parts of t...

Automation Is Key For Retailers Seeking To Survive Or Thrive During Peak Season

The retail industry has had a rollercoaster of a year, from the high street being closed for months on end, to e-commerce operators managing the accelerati...

British Warehouse Worker Shortage Triggers Up To 30% Pay Spike

Warehouses in Britain are having to pay up to 30% more to recruit staff after a chronic shortage of workers exacerbated pressure on already buckling supply...

French Confectioner Fights To Save Christmas From The Brexit Grinch

In the shadow of the Massif Central's extinct volcanoes, the production line at French glacé-fruit producer Cruzilles is working flat out to meet a...

Italians Spend 5% More On Christmas Meals

Italians spent over €2.8 billion on Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas lunch this year, up 5% on 2014, according to estimates by consumer association...

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