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AA Cargo Expands Services in Ireland, New Zealand

American Airlines Cargo has expanded its seasonal cargo service to and from Ireland.

What Time Is It? Time for Decline in Smartwatch Market to Reverse Itself

The global smartwatch market nosedived by 32 percent in the second quarter of 2016, with Apple Watch shipments down by 55 percent when compared to a year earlier, according to research firm IDC.

How Much Would Trade War Hurt Chemicals - 12 Percent of U.S. Exports?

Chemicals contribute to a significant portion of all American exports. According to the American Chemistry Council, the chemicals industry accounts for 12 percent of exports at a value of about $189 billion.

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Pact to 'Significantly' Increase Air Cargo Shipments Between U.S., Mexico

The United States and Mexico exchanged diplomatic notes to bring into force the new Air Transport Agreement, which the U.S. Department of Transportation anticipates will "significantly increase future trade and travel" between the two countries.

U.S., UK Shoppers Wary of Retailers' Ability to Protect Personal Data, Survey Finds

While consumers are shopping online more and more, they remain concerned about whether retailers can be trusted with their personal data, according to a survey from Periscope, a retail performance optimization provider.

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Was That Easy? Staples Experiments With Ordering at Push of a Button

Many retailers are likely familiar with and perhaps even own a Staples Easy Button. They may have even tapped the tchotchke a time or two, prompting the bright red plastic button to cheerfully chirp the office supply retailer's tagline, "That was easy!" But calling out the retailer's tagline was the extent of the Easy Button's capabilities. Until now.

APICS Debuts Toolkit for Supporting Women in Manufacturing

APICS, the professional association for supply-chain management, has created a new toolkit to support women in manufacturing.

Half of World's Fleet of Vehicles on Way to Being Connected

Fifty-five percent of new vehicles sold in 2020 will be connected, according to IHS Automotive forecasts. And at that time, nearly half of the global fleet of vehicles in operation also will be connected.

CBP Unit to Ensure Coastal Vessels Adhere to Jones Act

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has created a national division for enforcing maritime cabotage laws.

Amazon, UK Team to Test Drone Delivery of Packages Weighing Up to Five Pounds

Amazon has partnered with the UK government to explore making the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality.

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Four Trends in Food & Beverage Consumption Drive Retail Center Expansion, Study Says

With food-and-beverage outlets now among the fastest-growing categories in retail centers, a CBRE Group, Inc., report identifies four formats poised for significant expansion: food trucks, food halls, celebrity-chef restaurants and "grocerants."

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GS1 Approves New Standard for Retail Product Identification

GS1 has collaborated with retail industry leaders on development and approval of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Management Standard.

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