Welcome to The Stockout! This episode is packed with insightful discussions on global supply chain, business strategy, and technology trends. Join your hosts, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey, as they interview a special guest, Brittain Ladd, a consultant and strategist in global supply chain and retail. Brittain shares his expertise on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, robotics, retail trends, and the latest industry news. In this episode, Brittain talks about: His background, starting in the Marine Corps and transitioning into the trucking industry and consulting. H ..read more

Welcome to The Stockout! In this episode, hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey dive into the latest trends and topics impacting the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and retail industries. From exploring Unilever and Procter & Gamble’s recent earnings reports to discussing how Wayfair is opening a brick-and-mortar store, there’s a lot to cover. Here’s what you can expect: A discussion on Unilever’s shift in its ESG goals, raising questions about the broader ESG trend in the industry. An examination of the implications of falling birth rates on CPG and retail, especially in terms of produ ..read more

In this episode of The Stockout, join hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey as they discuss the latest trends and developments in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. The duo kickstarts the show with a lively conversation about the unpredictable Michigan weather and then dives into an array of topics, from essential CPG items for a nuclear fallout shelter to the intricacies of supply chain partnerships. Key Insights: Shein’s partnership with Flexport for U.S. marketplace fulfillment and its implications for the e-commerce and airfreight sectors. The rising trend in air ..read more

In this episode of The Stockout, join hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey as they discuss the latest trends and developments in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. The duo kickstarts the show with a lively conversation about the unpredictable Michigan weather and then dives into an array of topics, from essential CPG items for a nuclear fallout shelter to the intricacies of supply chain partnerships. Key Insights: Shein’s partnership with Flexport for U.S. marketplace fulfillment and its implications for the e-commerce and airfreight sectors. The rising trend in air ..read more

Welcome back to The Stockout, where we delve into the latest trends and insights shaping various industries. In today’s episode, we uncover the shocking truths behind Lunchables, the beloved childhood snack, and its impact on consumer health. Join us as we dissect a recent Consumer Reports investigation revealing alarming levels of lead and sodium in Lunchables, along with other concerning contaminants. From potential links to increased cancer risk to developmental issues in children, the findings shed light on the hidden dangers lurking in these convenient lunch packs. But the revelations don ..read more

Welcome back to The Stockout, where we delve into the latest trends and insights shaping various industries. In today’s episode, we uncover the shocking truths behind Lunchables, the beloved childhood snack, and its impact on consumer health. Join us as we dissect a recent Consumer Reports investigation revealing alarming levels of lead and sodium in Lunchables, along with other concerning contaminants. From potential links to increased cancer risk to developmental issues in children, the findings shed light on the hidden dangers lurking in these convenient lunch packs. But the revelations don ..read more

Welcome to The Stockout! In this episode, we dive deep into the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, covering everything from the solar eclipse to Amazon’s latest updates and more. Join hosts Grace Sharkey and Mike Baudendistel, as they discuss the latest news and challenges facing the industry. In the first segment, Grace and Mike discuss Amazon’s inventory placement fees and low inventory fees, shedding light on the impacts for sellers and strategies to navigate these changes. Then, Vice President of Supply Chain at Daily Harvest Wesley Williams, shares insights into the froz ..read more

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the impact of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, Shein opening its supply chain to outside designers, Home Depot’s acquisition and the current freight market.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

? Welcome to The Stockout with Mike Baudendistel, your go-to show for all things CPG and retail industries. In this episode, Mike dives into the latest updates from Unilever's ice cream divestiture to General Mills' input costs and the surge in cocoa prices. He also breaks down the current state of the freight market using Sonar data. ? Unilever's announcement to cut 7500 jobs and divest its ice cream business sets the stage for industry-wide changes. ? General Mills faces pricing pressure amidst rising input costs, shedding light on the challenges within the CPG sector. ? Meanwhile, cocoa ..read more

? Welcome to The Stockout with Mike Baudendistel, your go-to show for all things CPG and retail industries. In this episode, Mike dives into the latest updates from Unilever's ice cream divestiture to General Mills' input costs and the surge in cocoa prices. He also breaks down the current state of the freight market using Sonar data. ? Unilever's announcement to cut 7500 jobs and divest its ice cream business sets the stage for industry-wide changes. ? General Mills faces pricing pressure amidst rising input costs, shedding light on the challenges within the CPG sector. ? Meanwhile, cocoa ..read more