US retail inventories hit new heights, and probably caused early transpac peak
In a warning to container shipping lines serving North America that the hitherto strong demand ...
Fortune has the troubled story of now-bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond. Only 53% of its inventory was available in December, with supply chain issues – and supply chain payments – adding to the problems, according to an article in Business Insider earlier this year. The company has filed for bankruptcy protection, and its stores and website will remain open for now.
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