‘Middle East conflict is unlikely to be the last geopolitical shock to test global supply chains’
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Martin Lockwood2026-06-03T05:30:00
As uncertainty becomes structural, not sporadic, retail’s winners will be those with the most adaptable supply chains, believes Manhattan Associates’ Martin Lockwood
As tensions between the US and Iran ripple across the world, the impact is being felt far beyond the Strait of Hormuz. For British retailers, the conflict is not a distant, esoteric geopolitical flashpoint. It is a direct threat to margins, availability, and customer trust.
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