Logistics costs emerge as key swing factor for retailers
Fuel and haulage expenses are reshaping where and how goods reach the shelf.
Retailers say logistics has moved from a back-office line item to a board-level concern, as haulage and fuel costs reshape distribution economics.
Some chains are consolidating depots and rethinking route density to protect margins.
The shift is also influencing store-opening decisions, with access to reliable transport links increasingly decisive.
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