Marketplace Time for another supply chain slowdown
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Oct 15, 2025 The retail and supply chain sectors are experiencing a slowdown, with the Logistics Managers' Index hitting a low. Retailers are halting shipments after stocking up early to dodge tariffs. Gen Z plans to cut Holiday spending, prioritizing value gifts. Meanwhile, Colorado colleges are teaming up with businesses to boost skills training for climate-related jobs. Tariffs are also disrupting international library lending, forcing libraries to adapt. Local businesses express concerns over rising costs and uncertain futures.
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Tariff-Driven Inventory Pull-Forward
- Many businesses pulled forward shipments to avoid tariffs, creating excess inventory now sitting in warehouses.
- That stockpile reduced transportation utilization and threatens broader supply-chain distress if consumers don't buy it.
Retailer Bulk-Buys To Beat Tariffs
- Ken Gidden of Rothmans said he bought far more suits this year than usual to hedge against tariffs.
- He moved from typical small purchases to bulk buys and is now well positioned for the season.
Warehousing Growth Paused By Policy Uncertainty
- Uncertainty about tariffs is suppressing long-term leasing demand for warehouses and new construction.
- Developers are delaying projects until trade policy clarity returns, potentially slowing logistics capacity growth.
