Walmart Inc., which became the world's largest retailer by servicing ordinary customers, is now aiming for a greater share of business customers with a website focusing on small and midsize businesses. Ashley Hubka, the senior vice president in charge of the program,...

From the US Energy Information Administration: Rising crude oil prices and increased gasoline demand early in 2022 contributed to rising US retail gasoline prices in the summer. but gasoline prices ended 2022 lower than at the start of the year because of more...

According to preliminary figures, the USPS reported strong performance from October 1 to December 23. In a year-end press conference, the Postal Service stated that its peak season preparations "reflected strategic investments and operational precision improvements."...

The holiday peak rush is proving a bit anticlimactic for freight companies. As overstocked shops cancel international orders, freighters have lowered their volume expectations leading up to the holiday.  In fact, a number of indicators seem to tell the tale of...

8/25 | USPS INCREASES FREIGHT BROKER SPEND UNDER DEJOY IN EFFORT TO CUT AGENCY COSTS: Public data indicates that the Postal Service has intensified its freight broker spend under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The increase in broker deals marks the postal service's...

For many years, the United States Postal Service has acted as a major carrier that has somehow avoided using freight brokers. As a result, they saved a small fortune. Then, in the fiscal year 2021, the Postal Service spent close to $10 billion transporting packages...

Two companies are paving the way for customers as they explore virtual shopping in the metaverse. Emperia is a virtual reality platform specializing in art, retail, and fashion. Most recently, the company has been working with brands to create virtual shopping...

National Forklift Safety Day returned to a live, in-person event on June 14, 2022, following two years of virtual activities. This year's event featured both live and online components. Each year, the day aims to increase awareness of forklift safety and adequate...

The price of diesel has skyrocketed. Of course, that is not news to anyone, especially readers of this blog.  And while fuel costs have been difficult for everyone, it has been especially challenging for transportation and logistics companies, carriers, independent...

Popcorn and sriracha are in short supply this summer, a reminder that the world's supply networks are still under pressure. Recently, many seemingly random foods have become pricey or hard to find. These include lettuce in Australia, onions and salami in Japan, and...

Shopify merchants may now list up to five products on their Twitter profile or utilize Twitter Shops, a test tool that enables sellers to list up to fifty products in a tab that is linked to their profile. A deal between Shopify and Twitter will enable Shopify...

Amazon has been covertly recruiting rural mom-and-pop shops for an all new delivery program since last summer. The company pays small businesses a per-package fee to deliver Amazon purchases in Nebraska, Mississippi, and Alabama. The local businesses Amazon is...