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C.H. Robinson Launches Robinson Fresh for Produce Shippers

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has launched Robinson Fresh, a new service aimed at the produce industry.

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Echo Global Logistics Acquires One Stop Logistics

Echo Global Logistics Inc. has acquired all of the assets of One Stop Logistics, Inc., a transportation brokerage headquartered in Watsonville, Calif.

Brick-and-Mortar Stores Will Still Be Around, But They Must Provide Better 'Experience' for Shoppers

The ubiquity of the internet and smartphones has made e-commerce and m-commerce grow by leaps and bounds. But fear not, brick-and-mortar retailers: in-store shopping isn't going anywhere. In fact, brick-and-mortar retail still drives more than 90 percent of commerce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Internet of Things May Mean More Retail Spending, More Security Worries

The growing Internet of Things (IoT) will bring new opportunities and challenges, not the least of which will be increased spending in retail IT and advanced security concerns.

SEC's Conflict Minerals Rule Is in ... Conflict

Just two weeks before companies are required to begin filing reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the presence of conflict minerals in their products, confusion reigns.

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What Do Chinese Consumers Want in an Online Shopping Experience?

China is definitely interested in American-made goods. So take some steps to make sure your website is appealing to these new customers.

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Many Execs Realize They Are Not Handling Cyber-crime Effectively

Research McKinsey conducted in partnership with the World Economic Forum suggests that companies are struggling with their capabilities in cyber-risk management.

Penetrating Foreign Markets Fraught with Complexities, Hurdles. No Wonder So Many Companies Stumble.

For every company that thrives in a foreign market, probably five companies stumble. The complexities of entering a foreign market can result in many strategic mistakes and missteps. Even businesses that eventually "win" in a geographic region can teeter on the edge for years.

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Landstar Thinks Outside the Big Box

Challenge: An industry leading technology manufacturer was incurring hundreds of thousands of dollars in chargeback fines from several "big box" retailers that sell their product due to the previous logistics providers' inability to comply with the retailers' stringent delivery protocol.

Average Spending on Wedding Gifts in U.S. Up 16 Percent in Two Years

Spending on wedding gifts continues to rise—as does everything else about attending (or having) a wedding.

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Office Depot Plans to Close About 400 Stores Over the Next Two Years

Office Depot Inc. will close at least 400 stores by the end of 2016, according to chairman and CEO Roland Smith.

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