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Economics
More troubling signs for freight demand, as retail, manufacturing slip
Economic data from the goods side of the economy continued to underperform in April, as both retail sales and industrial…
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Economics
Retail activity surges in March as temporary factors subside
Retail sales rebounded in March, rising by the largest amount in over a year. Growth was brod-based during the month,…
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Economics
Retail activity slips, reviving concerns about the economy
Retail activity declined unexpectedly in February, as poor weather contributed to the loss in momentum for consumer spending
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Economics
April Economic Roundup
The monthly economic roundup summarizes key developments in the macroeconomy over the past month and highlights trends worth watching headed…
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FreightWaves NOW
FreightWaves NOW – March 11, 2019
On today's episode, Nick Austin and Zach Strickland discuss how winter weather is impacting tender rejections and look at retail…
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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…
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Economics
Retail activity plunges, raising questions about the strength of the economy
Retail sales tumbled by the largest amount in over nine years in December 2018, providing a disappointing end to what…
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Economics
Retail sales forecast: efficiency in supply chain innovation
Supply chain investments are helping retailers meet the inventory challenges of a growing market, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported…
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News
Today’s Pickup: Electric vehicle adoption could increase fuel tax burden on gasoline vehicle users
Increased electric vehicle adoption could lead to higher fuel taxes; drone deliveries could be a nuisance to neighborhoods; EU believes…
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News
Today’s Pickup: retail sales strongest in years; oil rises; signs of bear market?
‘Tis nearly the season now for reverse logistics, but meanwhile retailers and parcel carriers are delivering strong results along with…
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