Auburn University's Center for Supply Chain Innovation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), in partnership with DC Velocity, have released their seventh annual "State of the Retail Supply Chain" report. The report provides analysis of the front-burner issues facing America's retail supply chains, according to RILA. It also highlights tools and leading practices to compete in an evolving marketplace.
According to figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, retail sales exceeded expectations despite headwinds caused by extreme weather in the Northeast and a continued adjustment to higher payroll taxes.