Industry News

Retail always deals with returns – this isn’t new. But this year the reverse supply chain could face never before seen numbers in post-holiday returns…to the sum of $114 billion. With these new challenges threatening their bottom line, retailers struggle to find solutions to these unique conditions? How will they cope in the long run?

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Women played a massive role in the expansion of the cannabis industry. And then they began being pushed out. Despite executive level positions declining over the years, that’s not stopping these dedicated women from inspiring an ever growing market. Meet the 13 women who continue to defy the odds and open doors for others in weed.

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It’s been a never-before-seen couple of years for the global supply chain. Supply chain disruptions in 2020 and 2021 have caused major shortages on raw material supplies as well as rate increases in freight and shipping. How exactly did this domino effect of one bad hit after another happen? And is there any end in sight for the market to improve?

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When the pandemic hit, online orders skyrocketed from the nationwide shutdowns. This generated a huge increase in label supplies, causing material shortages. Now the pressure sensitive label industry is experiencing record breaking lead times, leaving customers and businesses scrambling to find a solution while they wait for orders. Here’s what we know and what we can expect moving forward.

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Brick-and-mortar retail businesses are struggling to survive the devastating COVID pandemic. As shutdowns persist, many are looking for solutions to stay in business. Enter curbside pickup & e-commerce. These options are helping to evolve how stores operate, changing the face of retail shopping as we know it.

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The produce industry believes that the FDA isn’t moving fast enough with new regulations. Therefore they decided to take matters into their own hands. Learn why you should be involved with the voluntary PTI program and how it helps the industry maximize efficiency, improve inventory management, and restore consumer confidence.

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For the first time in over twenty years, the labeling industry is seeing multiple price increases. This includes everything used to create a label, from paper to silicone to even the freight prices when it comes to shipping. Find out what is causing these changes in the market and what is being done to keep prices low.

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Paper mills finally have the power to increase prices. After years of surviving a growing decline and paper thin margins, things are changing. Price increases have already found their way through the supply chain. So what does this mean going forward? We’re exploring how this boom in our niche industry is bringing balance back into the marketplace.

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The trade deficit between the US and China has reached new heights. While the President has been focused on steel and aluminum, another American industry is suffering: thermal transfer ribbons. How exactly has this American industry been impacted by Chinese manufacturers? Import loopholes, government subsidies, and favorable export rebates are key factors.

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A key chemical used in the making of direct thermal paper is about to be in low supply and high demand thanks to a plant shutdown in China. This shortage will have worldwide ramifications in every industry across the supply chain. How are these closures going to affect the label & receipt industry?

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