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Port Strike Sparks High Demand for Toilet Paper at Retailers

During visits to Costco stores in northern New Jersey, Oppenheimer analyst Rupesh Parikh said his team 鈥渙bserved behaviors similar to the start of the pandemic.鈥

October 3, 2024
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Online Holiday Spending Projected to Rise 8.4%

Steep discounts and easing inflation will compel U.S. shoppers to spend $240.8 billion online in November and December, up 8.4% from last year鈥檚 holidays and the biggest increase since 2021.

September 25, 2024
BusinessSafetyFor-HirePrivateTop 100

ATA Honors Professional Drivers During Weeklong Celebration

Top commercial drivers highlighted the trucking workforce鈥檚 role in promoting transportation safety and economic prosperity nationwide at an event near the U.S. Capitol.

September 20, 2024
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Walmart Overtakes PepsiCo on Top 100 Private Carriers List

Walmart Inc.鈥檚 initiatives to strengthen its in-house trucking operations have elevated it to No. 1 on this year鈥檚 updated Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list.

August 16, 2024
BusinessPrivate

Walmart Boosts Outlook for 2024

NEW YORK 鈥 Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions.

August 15, 2024
BusinessPrivate

Stop & Shop Closing 32 Grocery Stores in US Northeast

Stop & Shop said July 12 that it will close 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast U.S. by the end of the year.

July 12, 2024
BusinessPrivate

Costco Hikes Annual Membership Fee for First Time Since 2017

Costco Wholesale Corp. is boosting its basic membership fee for the first time since 2017, raising the charge to $65 a year from $60.

July 10, 2024
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Walmart Expects E-Commerce Profits Within Two Years

Walmart Inc. said it expects to generate profits in its U.S. e-commerce business within the next two years.

June 7, 2024
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Walmart Offers Workers Opportunities in Skilled Trade Jobs

NEW YORK 鈥 Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within the company.

June 5, 2024
BusinessPrivateGlobal Freight

Walmart Delivers Strong First Quarter

NEW YORK 鈥 Walmart Inc. reported another quarter of strong results May 16 as its low prices pull in shoppers scouring for discounts with inflation stubbornly high.

May 16, 2024