Covid-19 has shattered the demand forecasts that guide retailers and suppliers of consumer goods and services in figuring out how much to order or manufacture, where to stock inventory, and how much ...

AI models can process thousands of factors simultaneously, including demand signals across multiple items, macroeconomic ...

"Leaning into sustainable packaging solutions helps us meet consumer expectations today and prepare for the trends to come." The increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging is being driven by ...

US retail sales remain resilient, with strong growth in autos and e-commerce offsetting softness in some categories, supporting ongoing consumer demand. Import prices showed modest inflationary ...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings NCLH just delivered one of its strongest booking periods on record and the momentum may be pointing to a healthier demand backdrop heading into 2026. During the third ...

Weakening consumer demand and uncertain trade policy are two of the biggest macro-level challenges the apparel industry faced in 2025, and the sector won't shake the specter of these issues in the new ...

Automakers in Tennessee are slowing electric vehicle production and laying off workers due to weaker-than-expected consumer demand. A federal tax credit for EVs is expiring, prompting some brands to ...

PASAY CITY, Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The SM Group, through its retail subsidiaries, is meeting the rising consumer demand for beauty and wellness products with greater accessibility ...

The on-demand business model is a dynamic commerce tactic whereby products or services are offered on an as-needed basis. The on-demand model, also known as “accessibility on demand,” is primarily ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. A new 15% EU-U.S. tariff, effective Aug. 1, will ...