Memorial Day BBQ Costs Rise… So Prepare to Spend More
Planning a Memorial Day barbecue? Get ready to spend more than last year.
Quiet Vacationing Is A Trend Among U.S. Workers
Paid days off aren't guaranteed for many Americans, and even when they are, most workers aren’t using all their PTO.
Retailers Expect Middle-Market Demand This Holiday Season
U.S. retailers are gearing up for a cautious but steady holiday season, focusing on mid-range price items, according to a CNBC Supply Chain Survey.
Record Online Spending and the 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Trend
During the holiday season, online spending hit a record high, increasing by 4.9% year over year, totaling $222.1 billion, according to Adobe Analytics.
Major Economic Concerns Amid Record Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend
A recent Fox News poll revealed that more than 75% of Americans are worried about the state of the economy.
Viral Thanksgiving Traffic Video in Los Angeles Sparks Amazement, Frustration, and Political Debate
A video showing heavy Thanksgiving travel traffic on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles has gone viral on social media, with people expressing both amazement and frustration at the congestion.
Walmart's Stock Surges to Record High as Investors Bank on Holiday Season Success
Walmart's stock reached an all-time high, hitting $166.30, as investors anticipate the retail giant to outperform its competitors during the holiday season due to its reputation for offering value.
Holiday Shoppers Expected to Boost Spending
Holiday shoppers are expected to increase their spending this year, but their focus on value and deals is likely to limit growth to pre-pandemic levels, says the National Retail Federation (NRF).
UPS Set to Hire Over 100,000 Holiday Workers, Matching Last Year's Numbers
UPS is gearing up for the holiday season by planning to hire more than 100,000 workers, a number consistent with its hiring levels over the past three years.
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Logistics Workers for Holiday Season Amid Retail Hiring Decline
Amazon.com Inc. is planning to hire 250,000 logistics workers for the upcoming holiday season.
U.S. Postal Service Ends Holiday Surcharges for Competitive Edge
The U.S. Postal Service has announced that it will not impose peak season surcharges during the upcoming holiday season.
Only 9% of Consumers Anticipate Increased Holiday Spending This Season
A survey conducted by Gartner, Inc. reveals that only 9% of consumers plan to increase their holiday spending this year, indicating cautious consumer sentiment.
Bristol Gears Up for 238th Parade: America's Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Celebration
Residents and visitors eagerly lined the streets of Bristol in the early morning to secure a prime spot for the Fourth of July parade.
Escalating Airline Delays and Cancellations Cast a Shadow on the Upcoming Holiday Weekend
Airline delays and cancellations continue to plague travelers in the United States, raising concerns as the long July 4 holiday weekend approaches.
Lunar New Year hints at renewed port congestion after covid policies have been lifted
China’s “zero-covid” policies created massive lockdowns that softened the container delays and port congestion issues over the past few years.
UPS expects 70M return parcels after the 2022 peak season
With projections to make any delivery driver gulp, the delivery giant UPS is expecting that it will handle up to 70 million packages in retail returns after the holiday season rush - and that’s just their company, alone.
The Southwest Airlines holiday debacle, explained
Logistics Viewpoints is diving into the hottest topic during the week between Christmas and New Year’s: Southwest Airlines’ massive corporate collision of bad weather, poor customer service, and angry customers.
Truck thefts are on the rise in California, Texas, and Georgia
According to CargoNet, a total loss value of $6,033.572 has already been recorded between August 1st and December 14th of 2022.
Secretary Buttigieg advocates on behalf of disappointed holiday travelers
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary spoke out on CNBC’s Power Launch show, reminding holiday travelers to check in with their airlines and find out if ticket changes are available.
Chicago winter storm threatens to disrupt Christmas travel
Several airlines such as United Airlines Holdings Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., and American Airlines Group Inc. have issued travel waivers to passengers for rebooking holiday travel plans.