Traditional retail was already dying out but supply chain expert thinks the pandemic pushed this forward rather than created it.

The emphasis on online shopping is part of a national trend, according to Supply Chain Management Professor of Practice Hitendra Chaturvedi.

Despite the pandemic’s economic fallout, holiday shopping sales will remain relatively consistent this year compared to 2019, according to Supply Chain Management Professor of Practice Hitendra Chaturvedi.

Supply Chain Management Professor of Practice Hitendra Chaturvedi tells Fox 10 Phoenix that even after the pandemic, there will be no going back, as e-commerce will overtake in-person shopping.

Mall expansion is a bad idea according to supply chain expert, as online shopping continues to eat into traditional retail sales.

Surgical packs, medical instruments, syringes, personal protective equipment, and other medical supplies are still scarce in many places, and on carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL, vaccines may have space competition from holiday shipments.

Shelves in Valley grocery stores are beginning to look like they did in the spring. There are three main reasons why and what's recommended this time around, according to an ASU supply chain expert.

Being a mom or dad is hard under normal circumstances. COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for parents, as they're leaving full-time jobs to help their children with online schoolwork and more.

Supply Chain Management Professor of Practice Hitendra Chaturvedi tells Fox 10 that the biggest reason for leaving work, taking a leave of absence, or cutting hours is the guilt of having your kids sit at home. But parents leaving the workforce is causing three fundamental issues.

Usually, people are planning their Black Friday shopping strategy ahead of Thanksgiving so they're ready to hit the malls running to get the best deals. That won't be the case this Christmas, according to a supply chain management expert.