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Freight Rate Trends

Key Trends: Yantian: Significant declines to Atlanta (-26.83%), Dallas (-16.90%), and Cranbury, NJ (-10.74%). Ningbo: Phoenix saw a decline of -16.89%, with minor fluctuations in Indianapolis (-0.38%) and Chicago (-1.68%). Qingdao: Small increases to Atlanta (+1.93%) and Cranbury (+9.18%), with a minor drop to Chicago (-2.38%). General Trend: Rate decreases, especially on inland routes, reflecting easing demand pressures as the peak season ends.

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What We’re Reading

• Macy’s Discovers Employee Hid Millions in Delivery Expenses: Macy’s delayed its earnings report after discovering an employee intentionally misstated up to $154 million in delivery expenses since 2021, prompting an investigation. Despite mixed preliminary results and weak overall sales, growth in key locations and luxury brands suggest early success in Macy’s strategic shift. (NYT)

• T.J. Maxx is in prime position to benefit from Trump's trade policies: T.J. Maxx could gain from Trump's proposed tariffs as they encourage earlier inventory orders, aligning with its off-price buying strategy. Its diverse sourcing and resilient earnings position it to thrive despite potential economic disruptions. (Business Insider)

• Stop & Shop Races to Restock Shelves After ‘Cybersecurity Issue’: Stop & Shop is working to restock shelves following a cybersecurity issue that disrupted operations, including deliveries and supply chains. The company has assured customers that its IT systems are recovering and is focusing on resolving supply shortages while safeguarding data. (WSJ)

• Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model: Ulta Beauty is transforming its supply chain with a micro-fulfillment model to optimize e-commerce and in-store services. The strategy includes leveraging automation and smaller, strategically placed fulfillment centers to enhance speed and efficiency, driven by CSCO Erik Lopez's vision to improve customer experience and adaptability. (Supply Chain Dive)

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This nine-figure revenue brand has revolutionized the outdoor apparel market, blending exceptional product quality with compelling storytelling.

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🔑 Content as the King: Huckberry has mastered the art of engaging content. By creating resonant stories and connecting with customers beyond mere transactions, they've built a loyal community. This strategy is essential for brands aiming to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

🔑 Bootstrap Brilliance: Started with a modest $20,000 personal investment, Huckberry showcases the power of bootstrapping. By avoiding venture capital, they maintained control and focused on profitability, an invaluable lesson for startups considering the pros and cons of external funding.

🔑 From Content to Commerce: Huckberry’s journey emphasizes the importance of building a solid audience before launching products. Their growth strategy, including significant partnerships and a direct-to-consumer model, offers an excellent blueprint for merging media and commerce successfully.

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