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Delivering Total Value in a Values-Driven Economy

Total value reflects the full spectrum of what today’s shoppers of fast-moving consumer goods care about when making their purchasing decisions.

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Walmart to Invest $300M in New North Carolina Fulfillment Center

Over 12 years, the initiative is projected to grow the state economy by nearly $791 million, with Walmart eligible for up to $3.67 million in reimbursements tied to job creation and investment targets.

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Watch: The End of De Minimis: How It Impacts Retailers

Maria Pechurina, director of international trade at Peacock Tariff Consulting, discusses the impact on retailers of the Trump administration’s elimination of the “de minimis” duty exemption for small imported packages.

The End Of De Minimis How It Impacts Retailers

Building a Specialization in Parcel & Logistics Highlights Importance of Customer Experience

A focus on mutual corporate environmental, social and sustainability goals not only fosters positive delivery experiences but also strengthens dedication to reputation and service excellence.

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Shein Looks to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Stores in France

Shein will first look to set up shop in department stores in Paris, before opening up additional locations in Dijon, Reims, Grenoble, Angers and Limoges.

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U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Heavy Trucks, Kitchen Cabinets

The new duties threaten an industry already squeezed by tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, as well as tighter environmental regulations that have driven down demand for heavy- and medium-duty vehicles.

New haulage trucks loaded onto a train outside the Daimler AG truck factory in Woerth, Germany. Photo: Alex Kraus / Bloomberg

Tariffs, Inflation Cast Shadow Over Holiday Shopping Season

Nearly 80% of consumers say that they plan to spend either the same or less than they did last year, with 58% flagging tariff- and inflation-driven price increase as their chief concern.

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What This Year’s Back-to-School Season Taught Retailers

Retailers that build flexible plans, strengthen cross-team coordination and prepare for shifts in advance are better equipped to handle change.

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Amazon Opens Fulfillment Services to Sellers for Walmart, Shopify and Shein

MCF already works with platforms like eBay, Etsy, Temu and TikTok Shop, but this marks its biggest push yet to serve competitors’ marketplaces.

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Target Plans Expansion of Next-Day Deliveries

The rollout builds on Target’s existing fulfillment network, which already reaches 80% of the U.S. population with same-day delivery.

A shopper leaves a Target store in New York. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

AI Allows Walmart to 'Even Anticipate' Changes in Supply Chain

The retail giant says AI helps deliver a more seamless and dependable shopping experience for customers, and equips workers with smarter tools that make their daily work more efficient and productive.

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Retailers See Late-Summer Boost as Shoppers Race to Beat Price Hikes

Core retail sales — which excludes autos, fuel and restaurants — increased 0.26% month-to-month in August, and 6.67% compared to August 2023.

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