China’s COVID-19 lockdowns, which shut down much of the country’s manufacturing and exports, are partly to blame.

Wholesale inventories were up in April. But now, some stores have too much inventory while others struggle to get the inventory they need.

There are hints that demand is softening.

As inflation hits and consumers abandon pandemic spending habits, Target and others have the wrong kind of stuff on their hands.

Business is up at a North Carolina shop, but managing inventory and costs are headaches.

Big stores like Walmart and Target didn’t foresee consumers pivoting away from shopping and toward going out.

Some businesses are switching products, while others try to build up and promote products that are available.

Too much inventory, a headache for some retailers, can be a boon for others.

Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys, describes how back orders are taking up more of her time.

Stockpiling raw materials has presented a variety of challenges to supply chains, like available warehouse space and shelf life.