The Pony Express has been revived and is once again in operation
The National Pony Express Association and the U.S. Postal Service are commemorating the Pony Express' 163rd anniversary with a 10-day, nearly 2,000-mile ride from Old Sacramento, California, to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Flight Disruptions Continue in Eastern U.S. as Canada Wildfire Smoke Returns
Wildfire smoke from Canada caused flight disruptions in the Eastern U.S. on Thursday, following delays the previous day due to decreased visibility.
Optimizing Last-Mile Delivery with Technology for Superior Customer Experiences
As customer expectations in the retail industry shift towards fast and free delivery, leveraging last-mile delivery technology has become crucial for retailers and carriers to meet these demands.
Crunching Numbers: Unveiling Supplier Quote Intelligence
Maximizing the business intelligence obtained from supplier information is crucial in manufacturing.
The potential strike by UPS workers has the potential to disrupt e-commerce
The potential strike by UPS workers has raised concerns about the disruption it could cause to e-commerce and the broader supply chain.
Serve Robotics Partners with Uber Eats to Roll Out 2,000 Delivery Bots
Serve Robotics and Uber Eats' partnership significantly advances the widespread adoption of autonomous delivery robots.
The Impact of Inflation and Rising Interest Rates on Car Purchases in the US
As the Federal Reserve tackles inflation by increasing interest rates, many Americans face limitations when affording new or used vehicles.
Walmart Partners with Suppliers to Reduce Prices
While supply chain disruptions have eased, inflation continues to persist.
Hybrid Shoppers on the Rise: Implications for Grocery Retailers
A hybrid shopper refers to a consumer who combines both online and offline shopping methods to make purchases.
Is 2023 Set to Repeat the "Air Travel Hell" of Summers Past?
Troubles from the 2022 travel season continue to haunt Americans as they prepare for the upcoming summer travel period.
US Airlines Rake in $7 Billion Annually from Checked Baggage Fees
Last year, U.S. airlines earned over $6.7 billion in baggage fee revenue, with American Airlines alone earning nearly $1.4 billion from checked bags, accounting for more than 2% of the carrier's full-year revenue.
Supply chain delays affect United Airlines' plan to renovate its narrow-body cabins
United Airlines' plans to update its narrow-body plane cabins have been disrupted by supply chain issues.
Rent the Runway Introduces Delivery Savings
Rent the Runway is a fashion and clothing rental service that allows customers to rent designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for a fraction of the retail price.
Investment in direct delivery services surges by 66%
Many North American companies across various industries have reported that their direct-to-consumer delivery model has increased since 2020.
Challenges arise for FedEx with the integration of ground and express services
FedEx has recently announced that they will be combining their ground and express services, but this move may cause more problems than they anticipated.
Home delivery: a blessing or a curse?
A recent study by Descartes was conducted, and the study's data shows that 2/3 of those who responded have said that they "had a problem" with home delivery over the past 3 months.
Is giving up your personal data to retailers a benefit of personalization or privacy violation?
Many retail stores now now inviting their online customers to create a personalized shopping experience, but when does that effort cross the line and create a privacy violation?
USPS mail volume is slowing down
The decline has been consistent for the last 15 years, but speeding up in the short term.
FedEx preparing “dynamic pricing” for better profit during peak season
With so much loss in package volume this year, FedEx is strategizing to maximize its efforts and make as much money as possible from every single delivery.
Slack fill: does filling extra space in packaging actually create more waste?
Slack fill is the empty space that exists within a product's packaging, which is often used for protective or aesthetic purposes.