NRF forecasts lowest peak season since 2014
U.S. ports handled 1.53 million TEUs in May, down 17% year over year. June is estimated at 1.69 million TEUs, down almost 6% compared to last year.
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Perfect Day announces $160M in funding
The investment, led by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Fund, brings the animal-free dairy company's Series C cash raise to $300 million and bolsters its sustainability claims.
Wheelabrator acquires New England hauler as part of vertical integration strategy
Charles George Companies, which has a decades-long history in the region, represents an expansion into collection and recycling operations across two states for the Macquarie-backed waste-to-energy company.
Levi's to cut 700 non-retail jobs as Q2 revenues plummet
The company says it's ready for changes brought on by the pandemic, including the casualization of fashion and new consumer behaviors.
Supply chain resilience plans start with mapping — but don't wait for disruption to test them
If investing in resilience seems too costly, there's always that other strategy: hoping nothing goes wrong, writes Anne van de Heetkamp, a VP at Descartes.
Intel's automated inventory planning: How it swapped 'rule-of-thumb' for algorithms
The company generated millions in inventory cost savings from SKUs using the automated model and increased gross profits $1.3 billion from 2014 to 2017.
RTW Retailwinds gets forbearance after loan default
The retailer, which owns New York & Co., has until the end of August to pay down its entire revolving loan balance.
Men's hair dye market finally experiences brand disruption
After women’s hair color went through a renaissance in innovation and branding over the last six years, men’s hair color is now getting the same treatment.
Call for Nominations: 2020 Food Processing Green Plant of the Year
Food Processing is looking for a food or beverage manufacturing facility that exemplifies a commitment to a sustainable future.
Stein Mart gets $10M in stimulus aid as it faces steep losses
The discount retailer is searching for capital, and a potential buyer, amid the COVID-19 crisis, which is forcing it to run down its credit line.
Back to the future: The rise of TV
Contributor Mark Baartse explains why we're seeing a slew of TVCs from online retailers right now.
Gartner: 55% of supply chains expect to be resilient in 2-3 years
Building supply chain redundancies used to be seen as an unaffordable precaution. Now, they're becoming part of critical risk management strategies.
FNG scandal: who benefited?
It seems that the current scandal at Belgian fashion retailer FNG has been deeply rooted into its past. Is finding out who benefited the key to the secret?
Ireland announces €600,000 green stimulus fund for innovators & SMEs
The Republic of Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a €600,000 funding opportunity for Irish innovators to develop and demonstrate business-ready solutions for the circular economy.
Watch: The Toyota GR Yaris Is Manufactured In A Very Special Factory
The Toyota GR Yaris has a 257 HP turbocharged three-cylinder and all-wheel drive
Temple & Webster earnings rocket 668 per cent year to date
All major categories saw a significant uplift as customers turned to online to fill their homewares and furniture needs during lockdown.
