Retail Supply Chain

February retail sales show decent growth, according to Commerce and NRF data

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 · Jeff Berman Commerce reported that February retail sales at $407.8 billion were up 1.1 percent from January and up 6.5 percent compared to February 2011. The NRF reported that February retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.5 percent on a…

Retail supply chain study paints an optimistic outlook for future growth

Thursday, March 8, 2012 · Jeff Berman As the economy continues to gradually show signs of improvement, retail-based shippers are being proactive in shifting from cost-cutting to growth. That was one of the main findings of the Third Annual State of the Retail Supply Chain report by The Retail Industry Leaders…

CEVA CEO looks to the future following record revenue in 2011

Thursday, March 8, 2012 · Jeff Berman SCMR Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with CEVA CEO John Pattullo about the company’s first half performance and other industry-related items.

November 2011 retail sales are 0.2 percent better than October, says Department of Commerce

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 · Jeff Berman November retail sales were up for the sixth straight month, according to data released today by the United States Department of Commerce.

February retail sales show sustained growth, says Commerce and NRF

Friday, March 11, 2011 · Jeff Berman Retail sales continued their solid momentum with February data showing sequential and annual growth, according to data from the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Logistics business: RILA study hones in on retail supply chains strengths, concerns, and outlook

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 · Jeff Berman The pace of the economic recovery and strategies to meet economic challenges, coupled with opportunities to refine capabilities, increase efficiencies and drive down costs are among top of mind objectives for retail-based shippers, according to the findings of a recent study…