According to the ICSC, holiday shoppers are planning to spend more than $700 on gifts this year — the most since 2018.

Albertsons said Kroger “willfully” breached the merger agreement by refusing to divest assets needed for antitrust approval, ignoring feedback from regulators.

Trump has repeatedly said tariffs will create more factory jobs, shrink the federal deficit, lower food prices and allow the government to subsidize childcare. Economists disagree.

Efforts by retailers and e-commerce brands to implement environmentally friendly home-delivery initiatives are frequently butting up against consumers’ financial constraints. 

The Teamsters are pushing for a national contract proposal for all delivery drivers and warehouse workers looking to organize.

The two sides similarly reached a preliminary agreement in 2019, but never signed it.

What are the biggest challenges when dealing with a new circularity landscape? Not just regulatory, but also ESG pressure from consumers, clients, and investors. We would like to highlight the challenges from the voice of a customer to understand how they are dealing with it, and what is a good place for others to start.

3PLs enable e-commerce brands to focus on growing their presence in global markets without being overwhelmed by logistical hurdles.

Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation increase operational challenges. While you can’t control external factors, you can improve warehouse agility. Low-code application platforms (LCAPs) make that possible.

The week-long talks, known as INC-5, ended in a deadlock over objections to the inclusion of cuts to plastic production in so-called ambition countries.