Retail buyers are reacting to tariffs with AI and early orders
· Source: supplychaindive.com
In short
Retail buyers are leveraging AI-enabled tools to navigate shifting trade policies and placing holiday orders two months earlier than last year, according to Deloitte's 2025 Retail Holiday Buyer Survey. Concerns about inventory levels and supplier reliability due to geopolitical tensions are driving these changes, with many buyers also adjusting sourcing strategies.
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Tags: retail, tariffs, procurement, inventory, forecasting, AI