newsworthy Tariff increase will cost jobs, slow GDP growth, study says February 7, 2019 Victoria Kickham No Comments Industry leaders say potential March 1 tariff increase remains a top supply chain concern.Read More
newsworthy Consumers say no to shipping charges January 21, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Online shoppers embrace new merchandise pickup options to avoid delivery charges, survey shows.Read More
newsworthy Survey: consumers demand same-day delivery, but don't want to pay for it January 15, 2019 Ben Ames No Comments Capgemini study finds retailers will need to cover their costs with increased automation, white glove services.Read More
newsworthy Retailers throttle back imports after rush to beat China tariffs, holiday peak January 8, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments NRF, Hackett report forecasts declining volumes as stores have already stocked up on spring merchandise.Read More
newsworthy Retail jobs up in December January 7, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Retail sector adds nearly 38,000 jobs in December; seasonal hiring falls short of forecast, National Retail Federation says.Read More
newsworthy Federal shutdown stalls few logistics operations December 28, 2018 Ben Ames No Comments Critical transportation agencies remain open, UPS sees "business as usual."Read More
newsworthy Trade, tariffs top list of supply chain issues in 2019 December 28, 2018 Victoria Kickham No Comments Industry keeps an eye on trade following signing of USMCA, 90-day tariff pause.Read More
newsworthy Imports break new records under pressure of holiday peak, tariff threats December 14, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Container trade could slump in 2019 as political uncertainty boosts prices, dampens consumer sentiment, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Retail imports remain strong ahead of tariff increase November 9, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Politically motivated trade environment fuels higher-than-usual activity at major U.S. ports, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Consumers to spend 4 percent more this holiday season, NRF survey shows October 24, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Omnichannel buying trends continue, as fifty percent of consumers surveyed say they will buy online and pick up in store.Read More