siberX Mart Supply Chain Snarled as Digital Transformation Faces Cyber Threats

VANCOUVER, BC — 

September 9, 2025 — siberX mart, one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing retail chains, is facing mounting supply chain turmoil after suppliers confirmed they have halted shipments due to breakdowns in the company’s ordering systems.

Distributors tell ODTN News that orders are no longer being confirmed through siberX mart’s digital platform, creating uncertainty about where and when truckloads should be delivered. Several store teams across British Columbia report being told to “hold tight” until directives arrive from the company’s Vancouver head office.

“We can’t send full shipments blind,” said one distributor, speaking on condition of anonymity. “If the system isn’t giving us the green light, we risk losing thousands in misrouted stock.”

A Digital Ambition Stalled by Cyber Risk

The disruption comes at a sensitive time for siberX mart’s leadership. CEO Adrian Blake has been championing a sweeping digital transformation initiative, pitching it as the company’s path toward faster growth and real-time supply chain visibility.

But insiders now suggest the project is faltering under the weight of cybersecurity threats and system vulnerabilities. According to industry analysts, the platform’s instability may have exposed gaps in both resilience and crisis planning.

“When your ordering backbone goes dark, it doesn’t just delay shipments — it undermines trust,” said Dr. Serena Choi, a retail technology expert at the Pacific Cyber Institute. “For siberX mart, the optics are that their big digital bet is going sideways.”

Customer Impact Grows

Meanwhile, shelves at several siberX mart locations are running low on high-demand essentials. Frustrated customers are taking to social media to vent about empty aisles and unanswered questions, with some calling the silence from corporate “unacceptable.”

So far, siberX mart has not issued a public statement addressing the cause of the disruption or providing a timeline for resolution.

For a company that has staked its reputation on technological modernization, the incident is a high-profile reminder that innovation without resilience carries serious risks.

ODTN News will continue monitoring this story as siberX mart works to restore order and confidence in its systems.

Following the risk behind the ROI. — Leila Park

ODTN News’ Mira Evans & Ayaan Chowdhury contributed to this report.