The word from the Panjiva research team: global trade activity declined in January.  Specifically, there was a 5% decrease in the number of global manufacturers shipping to the U.S. market, as well as a 7% decrease in the number of U.S. companies receiving waterborne shipments from global manufacturers. The decline in manufacturers from December to […]

Can Panjiva Trends give us a sense of who will win Super Bowl 44?  Not a chance. But, just for fun, we took a look at shipments that included the word “Saints” and shipments that included the word “Colts.”  In December, there were 24 “Saints” shipments and 3 “Colts” shipments. Powered by Panjiva Trends Powered […]

Earlier this week, Apparel Magazine featured our thoughts on the recently announced Wal-Mart / Li & Fung deal.  I’m reprinting the piece below, with Apparel Magazine’s permission.  Would love to hear your perspective.  josh@panjiva.com — A Skeptic’s View of the Wal-Mart/Li & Fung Deal There’s a lot of praise for both Wal-Mart and Li & […]