A federal ban on hemp-derived THC-infused products that was recently passed as part of a bill to end the government shutdown has brands in the industry contemplating how best to work with lawmakers to avoid upending their business model.
Pattern, an e-commerce company that helps online merchants sell on third-party marketplaces, has filed for an initial public offering, reigniting debate about the viability of marketplace-reliant business models.
It’s shaping up to be another eventful and unpredictable holiday season, as consumer sentiment and geopolitical conditions continue to fluctuate wildly in the days and weeks leading up to Black Friday. Here are the supply chain stories to watch.