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- News
Black Friday is going to be boring this year
Black Friday used to be a welcome mat for the holidays. It was almost a holiday in itself, with families waking up early in the…
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‘People are gonna be pulling their hair out’: Supply chain execs predict chaotic holiday peak
Modern Shipper spoke with several supply chain executives to get their takes on what could be the most chaotic holiday season in recent memory.
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Daily Infographic: Amazon makes Black Friday the 1st Monday in October
"Black Friday-worthy" deals available "earlier than ever"
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Get them before they’re gone: 4 products to buy before holiday craze
The holidays are closer than you think, and gifts aren’t getting any easier to come by.
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Daily Infographic: Don’t wait till Black Friday to shop for holidays
National Tree CEO: Don’t wait till Black Friday to shop for holidays
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BNPL providers not charging late fees may face consequences
Some large buy-now, pay-later providers are dropping fees for late payments, and they could be digging themselves into a hole.
Read More » - Rail
North American intermodal volumes climbed nearly 10% in Q4: IANA
Higher consumer spending, inventory restocking and rising import levels contributed to a 9.6% gain in North American intermodal volumes in the fourth quarter of 2020,…
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Daily Infographic: 2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
With the holidays around the corner, here is an overview of UPS, USPS, FedEx and Amazon shipping deadlines for a delivery date of Dec. 25.
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- Economics
Retail activity stabilizes, easing concerns about consumer spending
Retail sales rebounded in January despite big declines in motor vehicle and gasoline sales. Gains in core sales helped to stabilize the retail sector during…
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