US imports to peak in August, but labour issues continue complicating picture for retailers
Dockworkers’ strike in Canada not expected to have major impact on US retailers, NRF says, but the expiration of the contract between United Parcel Service and Teamsters at the end of the month looms large
Retailers continue to face headwinds due to ongoing labour issues ahead of imports expected to peak in August. Inbound volumes were down 0.7% month on month in June, but 6% over 2019 levels, according to Descartes