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The warehousing and distribution industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years and continues to evolve. Advanced technologies have emerged to meet the rising demand for storage solutions that are both efficient and sustainable. These…
When Amazon launched Amazon Prime in 2005 , it revolutionized the retail market by introducing 2-day delivery for its members, offering an unprecedented level of instant gratification. Fast forward 20 years, and the service has evolved to include options for…
In the fast-paced world of retail and consumer goods logistics and warehousing, efficiency is vital. Businesses need to optimize their operations to meet ever-growing customer demands while keeping costs in check. Whether you're managing a fulfillment…
As we step into 2024, the logistics and e-commerce sectors are bracing for significant changes. Here's an insightful look at the anticipated trends that will shape the industry landscape in the coming year.
A Big Announcement You heard that right. Ready your next shipment. Call up your suppliers. We’ve got a port! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve expanded R&S’s footprint to include a 3PL warehouse out of the port of Savannah, Georgia. This was a huge…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Technological advances and social changes are reshaping the grocery industry . July’s online grocery sales were down by 7% compared to last year. Retail spending growth…
Rapid technological advances and social changes are reshaping America’s retail grocery industry, according to a recent report from the computer software giant Oracle. “The grocery industry sees positive signs in 2023,” says Mark Jackley, content strategist…
Continuing and deepening a downward trend, the U.S. online grocery market posted $7.2 billion in total sales, down 7.0% compared to last year. This was according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey, which was conducted at…
Consumer spending played a major role in economic expansion in the first half of the year, but year-over-year spending growth slipped from 4.2% in the first quarter to 1.6% in the second, the National Retail Federation reports. “Consumers are still spending…
The National Labor Relations Board has ordered two closed businesses to reopen because of alleged labor law violations, including a Starbucks café and a strippers’ club that was already in bankruptcy. Ordering closed businesses to reopen is a rare but not…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported at the end of July that its May International Roadcheck found 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94.5% of professional drivers inspected did not have any out-of-service violations and were allowed to safely…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported at the end of July that its May International Roadcheck found 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94.5% of professional drivers inspected did not have any out-of-service violations and were allowed to safely…