Fast-Fashion Giants Shein and Temu Disrupt Global Air Cargo Industry
The rise of fast-fashion e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu is shaking up the global air cargo sector, according to industry insiders.
Boeing Faces Delivery Decline Amid Safety Concerns
In January, Boeing saw a decline in aircraft orders and deliveries following a midflight incident involving a fuselage panel on one of its 737 Max 9s.
Yellow Corp. Asset Acquisition Bid Rekindled
A bid to acquire the remaining assets of bankrupt Yellow Corp. might be back on track, as a ballot sent to local union heads suggests.
United Airlines Faces $2 Billion Loss Since Scrapping Flight Change Fees
United Airlines made headlines three years ago when it axed flight change fees, a move that has cost the company an estimated $2 billion.
Walmart's Ambitious Plans Include Over 150 New and Expanded Stores in the Next Five Years
Walmart, already a retail giant, is aiming to get even bigger. Over the next five years, the company plans to build or convert more than 150 large-format stores, with some expanding from smaller locations into Supercenters offering groceries and merchandise.
Yellow Corp. Continues Asset Sales, Generating Over $82 Million from Terminal Leases
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has given the green light to Yellow Corp.'s sale of 23 terminal leases to various buyers, totaling $82.89 million.
UPS and FedEx Extend Demand Surcharges Despite Lower Year-Over-Year Volumes
UPS and FedEx have decided to extend their demand surcharges for additional handling and large packages, despite lower year-over-year volumes.
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.
U.S. Retail Sales Surge in November, But Concerns Loom Over Future Consumer Spending
In November, Americans increased their spending ahead of the holiday season, with retail sales rising by 0.3%, surpassing expectations and reversing the decline recorded in October.
U.S. Gas Prices Plummet to Lowest of the Year Amid Falling Oil Prices and Production Cuts
Gas prices in the United States are dropping, with the national average at $3.137 per gallon, down 9 cents from the previous week and the lowest of the year.
A Post-Pandemic Aerospace Landscape is Filled with Challenges, Recovery, and Capital Investment
In 2020, the aerospace industry faced a significant upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a sharp decline in travel demand, plummeting aircraft orders, and a major impact on aerospace suppliers.
Republican Leaders Probe $3 Billion DOE Award to Sunnova Amid Accusations of Exploitative Sales Practices
Republican leaders in Congress are investigating the Department of Energy's $3 billion award to Sunnova Energy Corporation, a solar company accused of exploiting vulnerable customers with deceptive sales practices.
Rapid Deforestation in Western Mexico Linked to Soaring US Avocado Demand
Deforestation is rapidly increasing in western Mexico, driven by the growing demand for avocados in the United States.
Tesla Generates Excitement for Cybertruck Delivery Event with Public Display and Improved Build Quality
Tesla is building anticipation for its upcoming Cybertruck Delivery Event by showcasing the unconventional electric pickup truck.
Record-Breaking $1.03 Billion Counterfeit Goods Seizure Leads to Arrests in the US
Federal prosecutors arrested two individuals, Adama Sow and Abdulaj Jalloh, and seized over 200,000 counterfeit luxury items worth $1.03 billion in what is being described as the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history.
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).
Retail Crime Reaches Record High, Costing Retailers Over $112 Billion in Losses
"Retailers Face Record $112 Billion in Theft-Related Losses, Prompting Heightened Security Measures and Store Closures," says the 2023 National Retail Security Survey.
Target Closes Nine Stores in Multiple States Due to Rising Theft and Organized Retail Crime, Citing Safety Concerns
Target is closing nine stores in California, Oregon, New York, and Washington due to increasing thefts and organized retail crime that have put the safety of employees and customers at risk.
Estes Selected as Stalking Horse Bidder for Yellow's Terminal Assets
Estes has been officially approved as the real estate stalking horse bidder for Yellow's terminals, setting the minimum valuation for these assets in the bankruptcy proceedings.