Return-related fraud is costing retailers more money as e-commerce continues to grow. LiquiDonate released its 2026 Returns Fraud Report this week, detailing how fraudulent returns are becoming more common across online retail and adding pressure to already-thin margins. The report outlines how return fraud happens, how much it costs retailers, and what companies can do to […]
Trade between the United States and China remains well below pre-tariff levels, but new data suggest parts of the relationship may be stabilizing after a turbulent year. What’s Related The analysis from Project44 shows that U.S. exports to China improved in December, marking the first year-over-year increase after months of steady declines. While the rebound was […]
As supply chains push deeper into AI and data-driven tools, many companies are running into a quieter problem: communication. Outdated ways of sharing information can slow decisions and create errors that undermine even the best technology. In this interview, Guy Courtin, VP of Industry and Global Alliances at Tecsys, explains why communication, not software, is […]
The U.S. Postal Service plans to tighten access to package tracking data starting in April 2026, a move designed to improve security while leaving consumer tracking unchanged. What’s Related USPS says consumers will still be able to track packages on usps.com, the USPS mobile app, and Informed Delivery. The change instead targets how businesses access large […]
Every company is talking about artificial intelligence (AI), but few are clear about what it actually does. At Locus Robotics, we’re turning AI from theory into measurable impact on the warehouse floor, In the warehouse, AI isn’t a buzzword or a far-off concept. It’s a tool that’s already improving how people, robots, and warehouse systems […]
Walmart and drone delivery company Wing announced they’re expanding their service to 150 additional Walmart stores across the U.S. this year. When the rollout is finished, the two say more than 270 Walmart locations will offer same-day drone delivery. What’s Related The expansion follows existing operations in Dallas–Fort Worth and Metro Atlanta, where people are […]
General Motors is taking a major financial hit as it slows its electric-vehicle plans in the U.S., a move that’s forcing a larger reset across its supply chain. What’s Related The company revealed about $7.6 billion in EV-related charges, tied to softer demand, canceled supplier contracts, and changes to battery and vehicle production plans. Some of the costs are […]
Greenland has been in the news recently following renewed discussion about its strategic role and relationship with the United States. While it’s not a logistics hub or a major player in global trade today, Greenland has become part of the supply chain conversation for a few important reasons. The interest isn’t about what’s happening there […]
Online holiday shopping continued to climb in 2025, even as consumers stayed price-conscious and spread purchases across more days. What’s Related New data from Adobe shows U.S. shoppers spent $257.8 billion online between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, up 6.8% from last year. That marks the first time online holiday spending topped a quarter-trillion dollars, […]
Cyberattacks are showing up more often in day-to-day logistics, and new data suggests the problem is only getting bigger. What’s Related A new report from Everstream Analytics finds that cyberattacks targeting logistics companies are expected to double in 2026, following several years of sharp growth. The research tracks incidents affecting carriers, ports, 3PLs, and other […]
