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U.S. Consumers Cut Back on Some Areas to Prioritize Experiences This Summer
Despite budget concerns, 60 percent of Americans plan to travel this summer, with four in 10 consumers…
Is Visibility the Linchpin for Supply Chain Decarbonization?
Despite increased rules and regulations, the current level of supply chain visibility remains relatively low.
Why ‘China Plus Many’ is a Realistic Future for the Supply Chain
Q1 marked the first time in two decades that trade volume shifted out of China to Mexico and Canada…
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Top Source of Supply Chain Stress? Volatile Freight Costs
Capacity is stabilizing amid a tight U.S. labor market, where the unemployment rate is at 3.4 percent.
KPMG Exec: Hong Kong is a Resilient Place for Business
Hong Kong will remain a business center in the industry, a KPMG China executive said at Sourcing Journal's…
Most Fashion Companies Agree Transparency is Important. Few Have Achieved It.
In a recent survey of 200 fashion companies, only 19 percent of respondents claimed to have full visibility…
At Outdoor Retailer, KPMG Tells Brands How to Fight Tariffs
In the wake of seemingly unending U.S.-China trade negotiations, the unease felt by outdoor brands and…
KPMG, Textile Exchange Develop SDG Framework for Apparel Industry
A report by KPMG and Textile Exchange makes a case for using the SDGs to achieve ambitious goals for "people…
Who Leads in Customer Excellence? Calvin Klein and Amazon Make KPMG’s Top 10 List
Companies that lead in customer excellence outperform their peers in revenue generation, KPMG found in a new…
Suppliers’ Dilemma: Partner With Distressed Retailers Or Go Into Battle?
Behind every distressed retailer are suppliers, vendors, creditors and landlords who must determine how best…
Why M&A Trumps R&D As a Growth Mechanism Today
As growth options narrow for traditional retailers and brands, they're looking to acquire upstart companies…
Consumers to Shop In-Store This Holiday, But Will Retailers Be Ready?
Retail footfall is expected to remain constant this holiday and the stores most likely to benefit are those…
KPMG: Tech Investments Seen as Roadmap for Consumer Engagement
Retailers are turning to investments in digital infrastructures to deliver consumer experiences likely to…
American Apparel Enters Administration in UK
American Apparel, a one-time trailblazer of the made-in-USA movement, has entered administration in the U.K.
Olympics, Not Brexit, to Blame for Slowdown in British Retail Sales in August
A deeply divided Britain came together last month to watch Team GB take home a total of 64 medals at the Rio…