Mills that churn out cardboard are slashing production worldwide, a worrying sign that global trade is slowing down. North American companies that make the raw material for corrugated boxes shut down ...

A slump in demand for cardboard packaging is ringing alarm bells across the United States. Far more than just a shipping material, corrugated cardboard is a barometer of consumer activity and ...

Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Many economists and politicians levy theories about potential ...