Dipping gasoline prices may be too good to be true
GasBuddy, an app that provides real-time gas price information, is projecting that Americans may see an average of $4 per gallon by May.
Retailers should be watching how consumers are dealing with food inflation
Retailers should be aware of how customers are dealing with food inflation because it can impact their sales and profitability.
Southwest Airlines had a rough week... but so did their customers
Southwest hasn’t yet seemed to recover after an extremely challenging holiday weekend.
Chances are, if you were flying Southwest this week… your flight was canceled
In the holiday weekend airline crisis of the century, Southwest Airlines has canceled 70% of its schedule by Monday and warned that it would likely be extremely limited to about a third for the remainder of the week.
Companies that go viral online are struggling with inflated demand
Brands such as Stanley insulated water tumblers and Charlotte Tilbury lipstick are scrambling to meet inflated demand as their products go viral on social media platforms, such as TikTok.
Amoxicillin shortage caused by growing demand worries parents across the US
Children’s cold and flu medicine is in short supply as the demand grows and the supply chain struggles to keep up.
Sending a package? Rate increases, incoming!
Some of the largest parcel-delivery carriers in the country are raising their prices higher than in their entire history.
Secretary Buttigieg advocates on behalf of disappointed holiday travelers
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary spoke out on CNBC’s Power Launch show, reminding holiday travelers to check in with their airlines and find out if ticket changes are available.
Small parcel delivery companies grew in 2022
While shipping volumes increased, alternatives to the big guys such as UPS and FedEx found their niche.
AZ, FL, and TX Walmart customers eligible for drone delivery service
DroneUp, Walmart’s drone delivery service, is now offering same-day delivery options to customers within one mile of participating stores in the greater Phoenix, Tampa, Orlando, and Dallas areas.
Wholesale prices of used vehicles are at their lowest level in more than a year
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index is a method of tracking prices of used vehicles sold at its U.S. wholesale auctions. the latest metric shows prices have fallen approximately 16% from the record-high levels in January.
Sweden’s Amazon customers are banking on ocean shipping for next-day delivery
Amazon’s decision to integrate into ocean shipping has been speeding up shipments while lowering the company’s emissions via transportation.
Overstock.com is now offering convenient customer returns with UPS
Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson unveiled the launch of the companies’ partnership on a Q4 earnings call last week, heralding the pilot program as an extremely convent process meant to streamline customer returns and better understand customer preferences on an internal business level.
Gap Inc. reevaluates its distribution network with new Texas facility
Gap Inc.’s newest 850,000-square-foot Customer Experience Center has opened in Longview, Texas.
Customers desire more environmentally-friend shipping methods, regardless of delays
A new survey from Descartes Systems titled “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity”, reports that a mere 38% of consumers feel retailers are actually doing a decent job using sustainable delivery operations.
DOT unveils customer service dashboard for airline transparency
Sick of your summer flights being delayed? Well, you aren’t the only one.
Customers are complaining to the FTC about Tesla repair issues
Own a Tesla? You might be having a difficult time obtaining parts for repairs.
Customers want fast and free shipping methods - is “BOPIS” the answer?
As the nation continues to slowly recover from the pandemic, there has been a notable revival of in-person shopping.
Sunday delivery of FedEx packages being reduced in rural areas
FedEx Corp. is reducing delivery service on Sundays now that e-commerce spending begins to slow in the post-pandemic market.
