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Trends 2022: Retail

Enterra Insights

Retail Trends. This trend was reflected in holiday spending. He explains, “A recent rash of thefts by fast-moving mobs at stores in the Bay Area and outside Minneapolis were organized on social media and committed by people who often didn’t know one another, according to law-enforcement officials investigating the incidents.”[10]

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Ripped from the Headlines: More Supply Chain Trends in the News

Talking Logistics

Lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret looks to uncover supply chain issues (Reuters) and Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (StarTribune). In today’s “Ripped from the Headlines” segment, I revisit these predictions through the lens of recent news articles.

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The Panama Canal Expansion: The Impact on Logistics Strategies and Operations

Talking Logistics

Robinson, and Jennifer Bratton, partner and managing director in the Minneapolis office of The Boston Consulting Group — will address those questions and more in this timely and important episode you don’t want to miss! What actions should shippers take today to prepare effectively?

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Upheaval in Retail Changes the Scene for Suppliers

Elementum

The company, which is known for creating its own brands, also has an incredible ability to easily adapt into the emerging trends in the retail industry. It turns out that the Minneapolis retailer has been secretly reinventing itself by developing omni- channel capacities and adopting new brand strategy. JoyLab, and Project 6.

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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes

Enterra Insights

The latest incident in a national trend of smash-and-grab crimes targeted a Nordstrom store at The Grove retail and entertainment complex.”[4] ”[5] In fact, recent smash-and-grab operations give a whole new meaning to organized crime. .”[5] Snapchat was among the social-media apps and messaging services used by thieves.”[6]

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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey

DAT Solutions

Of course, the biggest disruptions were down in Texas, and the big changes largely mirrored van trends. In the other direction, Chicago to Minneapolis jumped up 33¢ to $2.60 Rates continue to rise on many lanes this week for reefers, as well as vans. RISING LANES. Denver to Houston reefer rates also rose 63¢ to $2.53

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How Can We Use Emerging Technology To Improve Community Nutrition?

Inmar

One example is the North Market in North Minneapolis, an Inmar client in one of the country’s largest food deserts. The company’s website says users also have a dashboard to track their surplus trends, access actionable insights from robust data, and access automated tax deductions.