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Daily Infographic: COVID-19 Pandemic drops 2020 household spending on transportation by nearly 14%
COVID-19 Pandemic drops 2020 household spending on transportation by nearly 14%
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CPG companies investing in new tech — The Stockout
On this episode of The Stockout,Mike Baudendistel checks out how some consumer goods companies are using technology to their advantage.
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What does current consumer sentiment mean for the freight industry?
A return to typical consumer spending drives conventional freight market conditions but the process of returning to normal has been anything but conventional.
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Affirm Holdings acquires e-commerce returns specialist Returnly
Affirm Holdings, which specializes in “buy now, pay later” solutions, has acquired leading e-commerce returns provider Returnly.
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Consumers take a breather, freight volumes push higher
Consumer spending tapered off this week, but the savings rate is so high, Americans have a war chest unlike in any recent period. And, inventories…
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Trucking gets another shot in the arm from quarantined consumers
The relationship between personal consumption and trucking demand has strengthened even further as companies struggle to maintain inventory. This suggests a very active spring and…
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Backdrop for carriers picture perfect as produce season begins
Service-based spending categories like airlines, lodging and restaurants all were positively impacted by the stimulus, but the top 5 biggest growth segments came in goods.…
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