The logistics giant this week introduced UPS Ground Saver and UPS Ground with Freight Pricing, both part of a broader strategy to compete more aggressively in the evolving delivery market.
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Holiday Online Sales Hit a Record $241 Billion in US
U.S. e-commerce spending rose 9% to a record $241 billion over the holiday period, sparked by widespread discounts, according to data from Adobe.
January 7, 2025OpenStore Invests $5 Million in Kansas City Fulfillment Hub
OpenStore, which manages more than 100,000 stock-keeping units and serves more than 2 million customers, plans to launch operations at the 113,000-square-foot facility in March 2025.
December 23, 2024Walmart Joins Growing List of Firms Scaling Back Climate Goals
Prior pledges to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and 35% by 2025 are probably not achievable, and the company will consider reviewing its climate targets in 2025.
December 20, 2024Walmart Stock Soars 82% in 2024, Leading Retail Industry
Analysts are betting that further market-share gains and increased profit contributions from Walmart’s higher-margin ancillary businesses will extend the stock’s rally.
December 18, 2024US Cyber Weekend Sales Rose 9%
Cyber Weekend e-commerce sales grew 9% in the U.S. this year, up from 6% in 2023, according to data from Salesforce.
December 2, 2024Experts Predict Busy but Similar Peak Shipping Season
As holiday shoppers gear up for an earlier start to the season, transportation experts predict a bustling peak period that mirrors last year’s activity.
October 10, 2024Will a Rise in In-Store Shopping Aid Freight’s Recovery?
In-store shopping was already on the rise as the retail sector reset after the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming holiday season is likely to expedite the trend.
September 27, 2024Will Amazon’s AI Bet Pay Off?
More than any of the megacap technology stocks, Amazon.com Inc.’s big-spending ways are coming at the expense of profits, and its shares are being punished as a result.
August 20, 2024Amazon Prime Day Drives Online Sales Up 11% to $14.2 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent $14.2 billion online during Amazon.com Inc.’s 48-hour Prime Day sale, up 11% from a year ago and in line with estimates, according to Adobe Inc.
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