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How to Make Smarter Shipping Decisions for an Unpredictable Peak Season

Expedited shipping isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Retailers first need to examine what’s being shipped, how much it’s worth, and what customers expect.

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Holiday Shoppers Prioritize Discounts as Budgets Tighten

A record Thanksgiving weekend for retailers reflects a broader shift across the sector, where budget-conscious shoppers are hunting for bargains more fiercely than ever.

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U.K. Bans Ads Claiming “Sustainability” by Major Clothing Retailers

The ASA has asked the companies for evidence to back up the claims about the sustainability of their products.

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Temu & Shein Come Under Threat of Investigations in U.S.

Senator Cotton said the ending of the de minimis rule that effectively allowed millions of packages to enter the U.S. without duties or scrutiny presented a “golden opportunity.”

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Amazon to Test ‘Ultrafast’ Delivery in Two U.S. Cities

The e-commerce company will use “specialized smaller facilities” for the deliveries, with fees starting at $3.99 for Prime members.

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Five Reasons to Take Your Integrated Business Planning Process to the Next Level

While IBP is not new, many organizations have not made it an ongoing part of their strategic processes.

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Fashion Brands Collaborate to End Sourcing from Climate-Critical Forests

Fashion brands will also partner with next-gen material companies to develop alternative packaging made from wheat straw and recycled materials.

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Fighting Retail Fashion ‘Shrink’ With RFID Technology

For all the technology available to safeguard stock against theft, “shrink” remains a serious problem for fashion retailers.

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Canada Post Strike is Suspended as Tentative Union Deal Reached

The indication of a deal will bring relief to retailers and businesses that rely heavily on parcel delivery. Walkouts started twelve months ago.

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Canada Retail Sales Slow in Third Quarter as Tariffs Persist

The quarterly retail figures — the weakest pace in more than a year — underscore consumer caution around spending in the face of economic and tariff uncertainty.

Shoppers on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal. Photographer: Andrej Ivanov/Bloomberg

Transforming the Complex Supply Chain with a Modern TMS

Uber Freight and Leaf Home together modernized the home improvement company’s logistics operations to cope with skyrocketing growth.

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Starbucks Workers Strike in 40 cities, Targeting ‘Red Cup Day’

The strike, involving more than 1,000 baristas at 65 cafes, is pegged to Starbucks’ annual “Red Cup Day” promotion, when the company draws big crowds.

Starbucks Workers United members picket outside a Starbucks in Chicago in 2024. Photographer: Vincent Alban/Bloomberg

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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