Survey of CEOs and senior retail leaders from around the world, focusing on apparel, footwear and durable goods, and excluding those in food, beverages and petroleum.
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Supply chain changes in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak worldwide 2020
As of 2020, 64 percent of retailers worldwide adapted their supply chain for e-commerce as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 28 percent of retailers reported having to deal with shortages and out-of-stocks.
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