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More 'Sophisticated' Product Placement Seen Among Retailers, Study Says

Analysis of 2013 and 2014 holiday sales data on 300,000 products indicated more sophisticated retail product management, higher quality merchandise offered at discounted prices, and promotions extended after the holiday season, suggesting a promotion trend retailers are likely to apply for the 2015 holidays and beyond.

As Feds Drag Feet, States Pick Up Tab to Dredge Harbors in Preparation for Bigger Ships

Tired of waiting for Congress, states racing to deepen seaports before the opening of the enlarged Panama Canal next year are picking up the cost of what has traditionally been a federal duty.

Internet of Things to See 30 Percent Increase in Connected Devices in 2016, Study Finds

If you think the internet's busy now, just wait until next year. Gartner estimates there will be 6.4 billion connected devices in 2016, up 30 percent from this year.

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Multinationals, Local Companies Square Off in Race to Capture Africa's Growing Consumer Market

A battle for leadership is erupting in a variety of industries across Africa, with Africa-focused companies and multinationals vying for market share and each group counting on its unique strengths to gain an advantage, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Dueling with Lions: Playing the New Game of Business Success in Africa.

Consumers Prefer Free Delivery Over Fast Shipping, Survey Says

Consumers expect to hear knocks on their door from delivery services well into the holiday week and for no cost at all, according to Deloitte's 30th annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends. In fact, free shipping is the top priority for shoppers when it comes to retail policies, with 72 percent of responding consumers planning to take full advantage of the perk. Nearly 9 in 10 shoppers (87 percent) prioritized free shipping over fast shipping (13 percent) when purchasing gifts shopping online.

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Artificial Intelligence, Robots Are Taking Over - or Maybe Not

The potential of artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to perform tasks once reserved for humans is no longer reserved for spectacular demonstrations by the likes of IBM's Watson, Rethink Robotics' Baxter, DeepMind, or Google's driverless car.

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Without Government Support, Is There Wind in Renewable Energy's Sails?

In 2016, the U.S. will learn if renewable energy can survive without government support. The most significant tax credit for solar power will expire at the end of 2016, and the biggest one for wind already has.

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Nixing of Keystone Pipeline Could Be Boon for Railroad Transport

President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline could come with a heavy side of tank cars. Canadian energy companies need about a dozen crude-laden trains each day to replace the volume of oil that could have been transported through KXL.

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Welcome to the 'Always-on' Transformation Taking Place in Business

For leaders in large corporations, business today often feels like being on a steep treadmill with the speed control set to max.

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What's Best Way to Fulfill E-commerce Orders In-store?

Research shows that one of the biggest questions retailers face when they move to an omnichannel initiative is where to start?

U.S., Canada Tighten On-the-Road Emission Tests for Diesel Cars

Concerned that cheating on vehicle emissions could be prevalent across the automobile industry, regulators in the United States and Canada are significantly expanding their on-the-road emissions tests to cover all makes and models of diesel cars.

Retailer Targets Complete Revamp of Its Grocery Supply Chain

Target has been revamping its grocery business and is seriously considering enlisting a third party to help solve supply chain issues.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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