The Stockout

The Stockout

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The Stockout episodes

  • Nestlé CEO change surprises CPG industry

    Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the Nestlé CEO change, the Canadian Rail strike and the U.S. freight market. 

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  • UPS slumps as shippers seek value

    FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss UPS, PACCAR, rail intermodal and the new SONAR capabilities. 

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  • Fraud in Retail, CPG, and Logistics

    In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of fraud affecting the freight and shipping industry. Starting with an elaborate freight broker scam in Illinois, we'll uncover how nearly two dozen brokers were duped into holding millions worth of goods hostage. We also explore a shipping fraud case involving counterfeit postage labels and misleading partnerships, widespread issue of return fraud and the industry's response to safeguard these shipments. FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell also provides insights and practical advice on preventing these fraudulent activities.

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    27 min
  • Prime Day – sellers beware of ‘mean girl’ tactics

    FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss advice for marketplace sellers on Amazon Prime Day, consumer resistance to high CPG prices, private label sales data and auto inventories. 

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  • How will Saks leverage Amazon?

    FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss hurricanes, Saks acquiring Neiman Marcus which includes a minority investment by Amazon, and the potential Kroger-Albertsons acquisition.

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  • Nike results expose holes in athleisure

    FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss Nike’s earnings, SHEIN’s marketplace strategy and cosmetics sales.

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  • Ultra-processed foods are out -- implications for CPG supply chains

    We explore how preservatives extend the shelf life of products like bread and the potential health risks associated with these additives. Will the government step in with regulations, or is this just another health fad?

    Tune in for expert insights, industry updates, and practical advice for shippers and brokers navigating the current freight market. Don’t miss out on:- The impact of ultra-processed foods on the CPG industry

    - Ocean shipping rate surges and their implications

    - Insights from General Mills’ latest report

    - Upcoming Flex and Sheehan webinar details

    - Stay informed and ahead of the curve with The Stockout!

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:39 - Anecdote on Novelty Hershey Kiss Shelf Life

    02:46 - The Rise of Ultra-Processed Foods

    04:17 - Potential Government Regulations

    06:21 - European Actions on Processed Foods

    09:07 - Freight Market Updates and Shipper Strategies

    11:14 - Industry News on Carrier Bankruptcies

    14:23 - Ocean Shipping Rate Surge

    17:16 - Proactive Shipper Strategies

    20:38 - Upcoming Industry Events and Webinars

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    28 min

About The Stockout

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FreightWaves’ The Stockout podcast focuses on CPG companies and their supply chains. Consumer packaged goods, or CPG, are the products we buy over and over again like food, beverages, cosmetics,…