What Else We’re Consuming | April
This 15 Minute Core-Stabilizing Flow Will Make Everyday Life Easier - WELL + GOOD The Reason Tracy Anderson is Still as Famous as Her Clients - BRITISH VOGUE For Church & Dwight, stellar success all adds up - ROI NH FROM THE ARTICLE: “Our strategy...
Just for Fun | April
1. Speaking of Lawns: The American Obsession with Lawns Lawns are the most grown crop in the U.S.—and they're not one that anyone can eat; their primary purpose is to make us look and feel good about ourselves From the article: In the 18th-century, the use of...
Innovation | April
1 if by land, 2 if by air: Genesis broke a world record for the most drones in the sky - It's a publicity stunt, but it also illustrates technological progress. Drone shows are quickly becoming the tool of choice for people and companies that want to grab your...
In the Numbers | April
Trucking companies are reluctant to add capacity despite a boom in demand. The industry has bounced back faster than anticipated, but it's not all good news. The problem is this: manufacturing, construction, wholesale trade, and last-mile retail are all trucking from...
Parcel Carrier News from April
UPS Former UPS executive’s SPAC Logistics INnovation Technologies files for a $400 million IPO - NASDAQ UPS boss preaches the power of no - WSJ UPS buying electric VTOL aircraft - INSIDE LOGISTICS USPS DeJoy’s USPS plan could harm online sellers struggling...
Brands & Consumers Both Poised to Win Big Thanks to These Tech Trends
April’s headlines have added some high octane fuel onto the already white hot ecommerce sector. What is already a tech heavy space now seems to be approaching Elon Musk levels with trending innovation on both the consumer and merchant sides. We started here: A Shopify...
Newly Formed ATA Coalition Fights to Stop Tow Truck Fraud & Staged Accidents
A three-member coalition that includes the American Trucking Association is aiming to combat both towing fraud and staged accidents that cost the trucking industry millions. The ATA joined with two other groups to form the coalition: the American Property Casualty...
What Else We’re Consuming | February & March
1. THE COOKWARE COMPANY PARTNERS WITH DEPT TO LAUNCH ECOMMERCE - BUSINESS UP NORTH 2. DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER CAT PERSON LAUNCHES DURING PANDEMIC - DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS FROM THE ARTICLE: Backed by a cash infusion from Harry’s, Cat Person offers high-end, quality...
Fosdick Celebrates Employees with Updated Mission Statement
Last year we created a Mission Statement committee to re-write our Mission Statement. Our previous Mission Statement was written by the employees in 1997 and, as is true with most supply chain services, our business has changed significantly since. In 1997, eCommerce...
The parcel service formerly known as SmartPost
We first got this email update from the good people at FedEx Corp on Monday March 8. Not huge news, and definitely a few years in the works, but still, we found it strange how few publications seemed interested in the FedEx rebrand. Perhaps FedEx played this one close...
Independent Long Haul Truckers Duped. Meanwhile, Industry Fights PRO-Act Bill
We’ve read plenty of stories this year about the hardship facing independent truckers in the modern trucking industry. Most notably, this NPR article (it’s possible we originally heard it in the Planet Money podcast iteration, but we weren’t’ able to track the...
What Else We’re Consuming | January
Here's what some of our valued client partners were up to this past month! 1. RITUAL: BEST PRENATAL VITAMINS IN 2021 - INSIDER 2. RADDISH KIDS REVIEW: GETTING KIDS COOKING IN THE KITCHEN - PARENTOLOGY FROM THE ARTICLE: If you’re looking for a fun meal kit that teaches...
Innovation | January
A brand new zipline is coming to the U.S., but don't start making summer vacation plans just yet. California-based Zipline, which claims to operate the world's largest autonomous drone delivery network, is deploying its tech in North Carolina. Zipline cut its teeth...
The Peak Season Storm that Stranded the Postal Service | Parcel Carrier Surcharges, Retail Exodus, Snail Mail, and New Rules for the USPS
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, the new US Postal Service (USPS) postage rates and rules went into effect. The new rules follow a decade long deep dive into USPS operations, a voyage which ended when the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) touched down on a bit of a...
What DTC Brands Can Learn from BirchBox Customer Relations
Here is a great piece from Leanna Nazzisi, Senior Manager of Customer Operations at BirchBox, via Digital Commerce 360. In the article, Leanna lays out some must do’s for brands in order to cultivate top notch customer service the whole year round, but especially...
Former Starbucks Ops Lead, Rosalind Brewer, Named Walgreens CEO
Starbucks COO, Rosalind Brewer is taking the reins from Stefano Pessina, and stepping up at CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. The drugstore chain and retailer confirmed Brewer’s hiring in a statement Tuesday evening. Of course, Executives leave and step into new...
Instacart Cuts 2K + Local 1546 on the Heels of IPO News
Grocery-delivery service Instacart is laying off roughly 1,900 workers, including those who have recently unionized. In most cases, these workers are independent contractors, meaning they are not technically employed by Instacart. Rather, the company employs their...
What Else We’re Consuming | 2020 in Review
Here is a list of big moments for partner clients in 2020 - the mergers, announcements, new product launches, awards, honors, and shout outs! Wishing all past, present and future brand partners good fortune and much success in the year to come! Why People Swear by...