Smart Stocking Last year, retailers went wild stocking warehouses, and shelves in the hopes of capitalizing fully on the first post-pandemic holiday season. This year, they’re shaking things up again, by doing quite the opposite.Retail giants like Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) are taking a more calculated approach to their warehouses, shifting focus from abundance…Read more
Fed Up Nothing in life is certain — especially not Federal Reserve policy. The rise in interest rates to quell the nation’s elevated level of inflation, as well as the presumption that they will have to stay higher for longer, has pushed up long-term Treasury yields this year. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell admitted that these…Read more
Carbon Cuts The apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions. And, with its breakneck production rate, fast-fashion is a major contributor. Consumers are aware of this — but so are companies. Fast-fashion powerhouses like Zara, Shein, and H&M are championing resale platforms in a bid to make operations more sustainable Zara and Shein…Read more
