Retailers and logistics teams on both sides of the Atlantic are weighing pressure against opportunity today. In the United States, cargo theft losses continue to climb even as Amazon's Prime Day lifts online sales and Target presses ahead with new store openings. In the United Kingdom, a new EU customs duty is complicating cross border shipments just as manufacturers post their fastest output growth since 2024, even as high street sales continue to miss seasonal norms.
Today's Headlines
Retail Industry
Target to open eleven new stores in July
UK retail sales judged worst against seasonal norms since January 2024
Ecommerce and Digital Retail
Amazon's Prime Day lifts US online sales 9.3%
UK online sales rise 5.1% during June heatwave
Supply Chain and Logistics
US cargo theft losses top $121 million so far in 2026
New EU customs duty reshapes UK parcel shipments to Europe
Sourcing and Manufacturing
US tariff rate climbs to an estimated 14% in 2026
UK manufacturing output grows at fastest pace since 2024
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