Freight CostsOcean freight rates were up +138% year-over-year and there is low visibility for medium-term rates, which doesn't bode well for 2025 gross margins.
Sales Performance3Q sales declined -3.7% y/y, missing the Visible Alpha consensus by 4.6%, due to lower than expected product availability from difficulty in obtaining ocean freight containers which started in 2Q.
Trade PoliciesTariffs could pose a challenge due to potential trade policies and reliance reduction strategies.