The number of COVID-19 cases is rising across the country, increasing consumers’ anxiety about their health and safety. These concerns are already having an impact on consumers’ holiday shopping plans. To…
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A flotilla of almost a dozen cargo vessels sat anchored just south of Los Angeles over the weekend, waiting for berth space. Around the twin ports of L.A. and Long…
Retail sales data, for the month of October showed ongoing gains, according to data issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF). …
The formula for retailers on Black Friday is usually pretty simple: Cut prices, stock shelves, prepare for crowds and make sure orders arrive on time. This year — like everything…
China City Says Virus Found on Some Frozen Food (Nov. 15, 2:00 p.m. ET) Authorities in the Chinese city of Jinan said Saturday that the novel coronavirus had been found on frozen…
The supply (capacity) side of the freight market has become very tight in 2020, but not because equipment is scarce. A driver shortage, more than anything else, has put the…
Northern Nevada Business Weekly revealed the finalists for their Best in Business Awards, and we are pleased to announce that President Mike Crawford is a top 10 finalist in the…
Truck capacity, which not long ago was so abundant shippers could pick and choose among carriers and rates, is now at its tightest since 2018, if not tighter, truckload carrier…
Oscar de la Renta took the plunge. The fashion house this fall began selling a $2,000 black lace cocktail dress in an unlikely place: Amazon.com Inc. Few others have followed….
A good returns process has always been an important part of the customer experience. Surveys show that 97 percent of customers will purchase from a retailer again after having a...
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