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Mexico Threatens to Bite Back Against Trump Tariffs

President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that the proposed 25% import tariffs on all goods entering the U.S. would result in mutually assured economic destruction for both countries.

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Increased Consumer Confidence Will Boost Holiday Shopping

Thanksgiving spending is expected to rise by 1.8% year-over-year, followed by a projected 2.8% bump for Black Friday, and then a 3% increase in Christmas sales.

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USPS 'Ready and Confident' Ahead of Holiday Package Surge

The USPS has installed 158 new mail sorting machines across the country since late 2023, and since 2020 has tripled its daily package processing capacity.

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How a 3PL Eliminated Shrink With Drone-Powered Inventory Counting

A case study on how Gather AI’s autonomous drones are helping a retailer of sports memorabilia to keep near-perfect track of its extensive high-value inventory, and virtually eliminate the problem of shrink within the warehouse.

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Amazon Workers to Strike or Protest Worldwide on Black Friday

The workers will be pressing for better workers’ rights and climate action from the giant retailer.

The Seattle-based company typically ramps up hiring in the fall to ensure it has enough workers for the crucial holiday shopping season. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Transforming the Retail Store With AI Agents

AI agents are intelligent systems that not only can interact with humans using natural language, but can also incorporate vast amounts of data and knowledge to make autonomous decisions.

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How Companies Can Get Better Prepared for Sustainability Regulations

With a barrage of sustainability laws and regulations across the globe, most companies are under-prepared to meet their obligations when it comes to reporting their emissions.

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ESG in 2025: Supplier Collaboration Strategies for Success

Procurement professionals must rise to the ESG challenge by leveraging supplier collaboration to ensure compliance and best practices in the extended supply chain.

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RFID: The Game-Changer for Retail Optimization During the Holiday Season

RFID is helping retailers and their supply chain partners to navigate a rapidly changing consumer landscape and meet increasing demands for convenience, particularly around the busy holiday season.

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AI and Retail Returns: Can Pixels Solve a Physical Problem?

Retail returns involve real products and logistics, and as much as artificial intelligence promises to streamline things, it needs one crucial component: physical data.

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Optimizing the Supply Chain of Working Capital Turnover

By aligning loans with inventory turnover, reducing supply chain timelines, and carefully balancing inventory purchases, businesses can significantly cut costs and boost profitability.

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Amazon Takes Aim at Temu with Launch of Low-Price Online Store

The platform was first hinted at in June 2024, when CNBC reported that Amazon had announced the store to a private conference of Chinese sellers.

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