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The Evolving Last-Mile Delivery Trends and Expectations of 2024

Rising shipping costs, cumbersome processes and the growing demand for seamless service highlight the urgency for businesses to rethink their approach to last-mile delivery.

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Three Benefits of Channel-Free Logistics

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

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Macy’s to Close 150 Stores, Focus on Luxury Market

In January, Macy’s announced plans to cut 2,350 jobs, or 3.5% of its workforce, calling for a “bold new chapter that concentrates more on luxury shopping.

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Let’s Face It: Last-Mile Delivery Fails the Sustainability Test

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

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FTC Seeks to Block Largest-Ever U.S. Supermarket Merger

The FTC argues Kroger’s $24.6bn takeover of Albertsons would narrow consumer choice and weaken quality of products.

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J.B. Hunt Buys Walmart’s Intermodal Assets

The two companies, which have been working together for decades, also signed a long-term intermodal agreement.

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B2B Manufacturers Investing More in Aftermarket Services, Report Says

The number of organizations that rely on e-commerce for aftermarket services more than doubled from 7% in 2023 to 15% in 2024.

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Staff Shortages Remain Top Challenge for Supply Chain in 2024

Respondents expressed optimism in the economy, and more than 50% say they’ve seen a “greater focus and understanding of supply chains” from those in the C-Suite.

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Five Ways That Returns Fraud Is Costing Retailers Money

Retail return fraud has grown rampant in recent years, stealing retailers’ hard-earned profits, damaging brands’ reputations, and burdening honest consumers with higher prices.

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Digitalization: The Key to Reducing Material Waste in the Fashion Industry

Adopting emerging technologies is crucial for fashion companies that want to increase their margins, reduce their environmental footprint, and slash unsold inventory.

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Watch: Building an Effective Digital Marketing Campaign

Russ Henneberry, a digital marketing consultant and founder at theCLIKK.com, describes the five main elements of a successful digital marketing campaign.

Russ Henneberry Building An Effective Digital Marketing Campaign

Revolutionizing Retail: Aisle-Ready Pallets and Speedy Deliveries

As we navigate the e-commerce age, the pivot toward automation underscores the industry's commitment to meeting the demands of a dynamic market while fortifying against unforeseen disruptions.

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