Blackstone is betting big on Texas logistics. For $718 million, the investment giant is acquiring a 95% stake in a 6 million-square-foot industrial portfolio developed by Crow Holdings. What’s Related The 25 Class A warehouses are located in Dallas and Houston, two of the country’s busiest logistics markets. The buildings were completed in the past […]
Labeling and tracking specialist Loftware has bought BL.INK, a firm that creates short links and QR codes for big brands. The deal is meant to help Loftware give companies an easier way to connect digital product information with the physical goods they sell, from production to customer use. What’s Related BL.INK’s tech makes it simple for […]
A new survey shows that while most people say sustainability matters to them, they don’t trust the companies promoting it. What’s Related According to Blue Yonder’s 2025 Consumer Sustainability Survey, only 20% of shoppers believe brands are being honest about their environmental efforts. That’s despite 62% of people saying they’ve seen more companies talking about […]
Amazon is considering a $15 billion warehouse expansion plan that would add approximately 80 new logistics facilities across U.S. cities and rural areas, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. What’s Related The proposed facilities would primarily be delivery hubs, with some including large, automated fulfillment centers. The company is currently seeking proposals […]
New York City is proposing new zoning regulations that could reshape how last-mile delivery hubs are developed, particularly in areas close to residential neighborhoods. The proposed amendment would require a special permit for any new parcel delivery facility larger than 50,000 square feet in manufacturing, mixed-use, or commercial zoning districts that are near housing. What’s […]
In March 2025, online grocery sales in the U.S. reached $9.7 billion, a 21% increase compared to the previous year. According to the latest data from Brick Meets Click, the increase was driven by a substantial rise in delivery orders. What’s Related Delivery volume jumped more than 30% year-over-year, fueled by ongoing promotions and a […]
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariff hikes for most U.S. trading partners, dialing back his administration’s latest trade measures amid increasing concerns from businesses and global allies. The move keeps a flat 10% tariff in place for most countries, but excludes China, where tariffs have now surged to 125%. What’s Related “We […]
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) have announced a new partnership to boost support, collaboration, and professional growth for women in manufacturing and engineering. What’s Related As part of the initiative, the two organizations are offering a special membership discount to individuals who join both groups. The goal […]
Amid new tariffs and rising trade tensions, the Trump administration has revived a familiar demand: Bring iPhone manufacturing home. What’s Related Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “Absolutely. [Trump] believes we have the labor, we have the workforce, we have the resources to do it.” She […]
When companies invest in automation, the hard work doesn’t stop after the sale. According to Dematic’s Warren Arnold and Joe Shaw, long-term success depends on planning ahead, preparing your people, and executing with flexibility. In this Q&A, they break down what goes wrong, how to avoid it, and what every company should budget for in […]
