Companies that make disinfecting wipes are now expected demand for wipes to remain elevated for the long term — and they are expanding capacity to meet that demand.
August 21, 2020Near sourcing moves beyond nonwoven masks to other PPE (personal protective equipment).
May 20, 2020While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021Stores such as Starbucks are adapting to a changing food retail environment, designing stores better adapted to an on-the-go experience.
June 11, 2020Everyone has been working on their backyards over the summer, boosting sales of landscaping products and pools. But Freedonia analysts look at what trends may be coming our way when the weather turns cooler this fall.
July 22, 2020Following a pullback in February, the retail sales report shows that building material and garden supply sales surged in March.
April 23, 2021Consumers are spending more time on their front porches as the look to connect with neighbors while remaining socially distant. They're also decking their front porches out in ways that are more typical of backyards.
June 26, 2020Many things have ended up in short supply over the past year as supply chains have become disrupted. You can add polyurethane foams used in furniture, mattresses, and insulation, to the list.
June 10, 2021A look at consumer buying habits from Freedonia's recent National Online Consumer Survey.
May 18, 2020Retail sales surged in May, though from a depressed April base.
June 18, 2020