Supply Chain Research

Apparel retailer David’s Bridal may sooon file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, following a wide range of retailers ranging from Rockport to Land of Nod that have faced financial difficulties. The company’s problems are exemplified by the 30.2% slump in imports seen in January and February 2017 on a year earlier, the peak import season for summer wedding sales. Sorting out the company’s financial situation before January 2019 will be vital in ensuring inventories are available for next summer. Major suppliers to David’s Bridal include NC Fashions (14.8% of seaborne shipments in the ...