The parcel delivery landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. More parcels are being shipped in the US than ever before. However, traditional giants FedEx and UPS are facing stiff competition. This is from private fleets run by online retailers and smaller, regional couriers. These new players have emerged to meet the growing demand for last-mile delivery...
In the world of online shopping, a big change is happening. The United States has increased the tax on goods coming from China to 125%. This move is expected to shake things up for many Chinese businesses that sell their products on Amazon. These sellers now face a tough decision: raise their prices for American buyers or leave the market altogether. The tariffs are...
In the world of logistics, Eric Hémar stands out. He's the mastermind behind ID Logistics, a company that's become a giant in the industry. Hémar's journey began with a bold move into contract logistics two decades ago, and now his company is poised to benefit from the current economic turmoil. ID Logistics is a major player, managing the flow of goods for big names...
Oysters are a popular seafood choice, but they can harbor hidden dangers. Two viruses, human norovirus (HuNoV) and human sapovirus (HuSaV), can lurk in oysters. These viruses are often spread through contaminated shellfish. With the rise of online shopping, it's important to consider how this affects the safety of our seafood. The study looked at oysters from both p...
Wayfair is closing its Austin office and cutting 340 tech jobs. This move comes after a major effort to update their technology systems over the past five years. The company says this will help them adapt to changing customer needs and support future growth. About 170 of the affected employees are based in Massachusetts. Wayfair had around 13, 500 employees at the en...
Commercetools, a company that specializes in "headless commerce, " has recently faced some big challenges. The company, which helps businesses build online stores using APIs, saw a huge boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online shopping skyrocketed, and companies rushed to improve their e-commerce operations. Commercetools was one of the big winners, raising money a...
Imagine you're shopping online. You see products popping up, disappearing, and changing places. These movements are like signals, telling us stories about what's happening in the e-commerce world. Researchers have found a way to make sense of these signals using something called Signal Temporal Logic (STL). STL is like a special language that helps us descri...
A famous rapper's fashion brand recently found itself in trouble. The brand's website was taken down by Shopify, an online marketplace. The reason? A T-shirt with a swastika symbol was being sold on the site. Shopify said the brand didn't follow their rules, which include fair trade standards. The T-shirt controversy didn't just affect the website. The rapper's acco...
There are plans for a new electric car, OK so this is the deal; it sells itself so you can make the purchases in app and drive away almost instantly. That's what the man behind Volkswagen- backed Scout Motors had in mind anyway for a plant in South Carolina, Massachusetts Low order prices and you don't need some car salesman to mes...
Temu, a Chinese-owned e-commerce site, has switched gears to show off more of its “local” warehoused products in the US. A recent move by the President did away with a useful loophole that helped the company dodge taxes and US customs. Temu is now emphasizing products from their own warehouses in the US. This comes after a 10% tariff was imposed on Chinese goods...