3PL and Omnichannel Logistics Perspectives, News and Updates from the NLS Team
Diversify carriers for holidays, retail spending soars, and Abercrombie names new CFO
Recently in Logistics; As the holiday season approaches, businesses face logistical challenges...
Canadians spend more this holiday, AI faces retail challenges, and retail sales rise
Recently in Logistics; Holiday budgets in Canada are up 32% to $971, marking the largest increase...
Uniqlo expands in Canada, Canadians prep for Black Friday, some stores thrive despite Amazon’s Presence
Recently in Logistics; Uniqlo is advancing its presence in Canada with five new stores this fall,...
Department stores struggle, holiday sales challenged, and fast delivery boosts Halloween demand
Recently in Logistics; Department stores are facing risk of closures as competition from TJX and...
NLS announced new fulfillment centre, Canadian business optimism grows, freight market braces for Hurricane Milton
Recently in Logistics: Our team announced our new fulfillment centre in Caledon, Ontario. American...
Canadian apparel e-commerce grows, Lolë acquires Louis Garneau, and Dollarama gains shoppers
Recently in Logistics: A new report shows, Canada’s apparel e-commerce market fell 2.2% to C$6.9...
Inflation impacts back-to-school, online fraud rises, and Deloitte forecasts modest holiday growth
Recently in Logistics: Inflation rates have affected 73% of back-to-school shoppers, PacSun is...
Retail spaces become entertainment hubs, rental rates surge, and basketball concept at NYC flagship
Recently in Logistics; Shopping centres are evolving vacant spaces into vibrant entertainment hubs...
Back-to-School: In-Store Trends, Supply Chain Risks, & Customer Retention
A Retail Council of Canada survey shows 72.7% of consumers will spend over $50 on back-to-school...
Reclaiming Middle-Class Shoppers, Millennials’ Luxury Spending, & Ray-Ban’s $1.5B Move
Rising prices have led middle-class customers to shy away from luxury brands, impacting profits....
Abercrombie’s Growth, AI Holiday Trends, and E-commerce Boost
Abercrombie & Fitch saw a 16% growth in 2023, reaching $4.3 billion in sales under CEO Fran...
Canadian Retail Growth, Warehouse Drones, and Warehouse Automation Growth
Canadian retail sales grew 2.7% in April, with discretionary spending up only 0.5%. Swiss...
Canadians Seek Value, Drone Delivery Costs, and Tech in Supply Chains
PwC Canada's 2024 survey reveals 44% of Canadians see inflation as the top threat, with 43% ready...
Canadian Retail Growth, Warehouse Drones, and Warehouse Automation Growth
Container volumes at 12 major US ports are key economic indicators. In 2024, beauty manufacturing...
Lulus’ Fashion Diversifies Shipping, Tesla Pushes for Electric Trucks, and Robotic Cargo Management
Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings saved money in Q1 by diversifying shipping carriers. At the...