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Target Becomes the Latest Brand to Walk Back DEI Measures

President Donald Trump has already begun to fight DEI in the federal government and beyond. Some major companies, however, have pushed back on the trend.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Rural America

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has highlighted a significant disparity in delivery speeds between urban and rural areas.

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Amazon to Shutter All Facilities in Quebec

Amazon cited a need to cut costs as the main motivation behind the move, although Quebec is also home to the company's only unionized warehouse in Canada.

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CBP Moves to Close 'De Minimis' Loopholes

CBP estimates that 77% of de minimis shipments in 2023 would have been assessed additional duties had they been subject to the restrictions outlined in the new rules.

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Tint Introduces Flexible Cargo Insurance Tool

Carriers can now purchase usage-based, pay-per-load annual insurance directly through their transportation management system, with the ability to flex coverage limits on demand.

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U.S. Shoppers Set Record for Holiday Spending in 2024

Between November and December, seven of nine retail categories tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau also saw year-over-year gains in total sales.

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Mexico Plans Nearshoring Incentives to Curb China Imports

Among the “Plan Mexico” priorities are to speed up the permit process for exporting manufacturers that import materials duty-free and boost the purchase of locally made goods.

Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference on Plan Mexico, at the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City on Jan. 13. Photographer: Stephania Corpi/Bloomberg

Retail Brands Want to Make Sales Associates Shine in AI’s Spotlight

The latest technologies offer a vision of the future where sales associates are empowered to make consumers feel they are seen and known, not impersonal data caches.

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CBP Looks to Increase 'De Minimis' Data Requirements

The proposal would require low-value shipments to include additional data to allow customs agents to easily and accurately verify the contents of each package.

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How Potential Legislation to Restrict De Minimis Provisions Impacts Global Trade

By setting up multiple fulfillment centers in key regions, businesses can avoid the costs of de minimis regulations more effectively.

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Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap

Capgemini found that customer satisfaction with Gen AI technology has decreased year-over-year, dipping from 41% in 2023 to 37% in 2024.

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'Horrified': UK Lawmakers Blast Shein Over Ethical Sourcing Concerns

"You've given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains," MP Liam Byrne said to Shein executives in a January 7 hearing in parliament.

A SHEIN e-commerce distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, November 2022. Photo: iStock.com/jetcityimage

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