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Robotics can help speed up the returns process—but only if you’ve laid the groundwork with a detailed, technology-enabled protocol for getting those surging volumes under control.

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Ocean imports dip below 2 million TEU mark for November as commerce cools off

NRF says pandemic-driven shipping surge has come to an end, as inflation slowly subsides from 40-year high.

January 9, 2023

NRF says pandemic-driven shipping surge has come to an end, as inflation slowly subsides from 40-year high.

Inflation drops again as interest rate hikes hit home, NRF says

Conditions may or may not hit technical definition of recession in 2023, but economic growth continues to slow down regardless.

January 3, 2023

Conditions may or may not hit technical definition of recession in 2023, but economic growth continues to slow down regardless.

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NRF survey: shopping returns rate persists at 16.5%

Retailers continue to accept returned goods in pursuit of consumer loyalty despite cost, fraud.

December 14, 2022

Retailers continue to accept returned goods in pursuit of consumer loyalty despite cost, fraud.

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Senate passes bill to avert rail strike

President Biden to sign the measure into law, imposing a tentative labor agreement that was reached in September but was rejected by some labor unions.

December 2, 2022

President Biden to sign the measure into law, imposing a tentative labor agreement that was reached in September but was rejected by some labor unions.

House passes bill to avoid freight rail strike

Industry leaders urge Senate passage of the bill ahead of potentially disastrous December 9 work stoppage.

November 30, 2022

Industry leaders urge Senate passage of the bill ahead of potentially disastrous December 9 work stoppage.

NRF: Strong consumer fundamentals counter inflation, interest rates in holiday forecast

Retail group forecasts healthy holiday sales, notes that economy is holding together “better than may have been expected.”

November 4, 2022

Retail group forecasts healthy holiday sales, notes that economy is holding together “better than may have been expected.”

Labor department proposes new rule on independent contractors

In a move that could affect trucking, delivery, and other industries, DOL aims to rescind 2021 Independent Contractor Rule.

October 11, 2022

In a move that could affect trucking, delivery, and other industries, DOL aims to rescind 2021 Independent Contractor Rule.

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Retail sales rose slightly in August despite “headwinds” of interest and inflation rates

NRF says shoppers were buoyed by job and wage growth, but cautions higher prices could puncture those supports.

September 16, 2022

NRF says shoppers were buoyed by job and wage growth, but cautions higher prices could puncture those supports.

Tentative agreement averts railroad strike

Rail companies and union leaders have reached a tentative deal that will keep rail lines running, Biden Administration says.

September 15, 2022