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How the GLP-1 Trend Is Impacting Retail Returns and Inventory

Data analysis can help retailers better forecast how GLP-1 consumers are impacting their business.

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Staying Ahead of Cargo Theft: Building a More Secure Supply Chain

Cargo theft is becoming more organized, more sophisticated and more difficult to prevent. Criminals are increasingly using identity fraud, strategic deception and coordinated theft rings to target high-value shipments, forcing shippers, logistics providers and carriers to rethink how they protect freight.

On Demand Webinar Tive Tue Sep 22 2026 11a Et

Trump’s Planned Beef Imports Fall Short

In August, Trump issued a proclamation allowing 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings to enter the U.S. at a reduced tariff rate.

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RFID and Machine Vision are Having a Moment

Peak Technologies

RFID and machine vision are gaining momentum because they offer a practical, cost-effective path to automation. Unlike large-scale robotics projects that often require major facility redesigns and significant capital investment, RFID readers and AI-powered camera systems can typically be layered onto existing warehouse and manufacturing operations.

On Demand Webinar Peak Zebra Supply Chain Brain Webinar Thu Oct 22 2026 2p Et

Mozzarella, Pasta Back in Stores as Italy Passes Trucker Aid

Protests over a surge in fuel prices blocked roads and left consumers facing shortages of products ranging from pasta to buffalo mozzarella and fresh produce.

On the A1, which leads to the mozzarella center of Caserta, Italy, motorists were stuck in traffic near the city of Naples after truckers restricted access. Photo: Bloomberg

Stop Delivery Costs from Eating Your Growth: The 2027 Delivery Cost Reset

FarEye Technologies

Delivery cost rose 12% for the median US operator in 2026, and 88% of operators say it is growing as fast as revenue or faster. With UPS and FedEx peak surcharges already live, cost-to-serve is under pressure just as customers redefine what good delivery means.

Upcoming Webinar Far Eye Wed Nov 18 2026 11a Et

Supermarket Fridges and Freezers in France Hacked

This attack mirrors a similar incident in the U.S. in August, when connected fridges and freezers at a dozen military commissaries were hacked, causing massive food loss.

Carrefour was only one of the French supermarket chains affected. Photo: iStock/ivotheeditors

Apple iPhone Duo in Short Supply After Shipments Slip Into 2027

Compared with the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September, securing an iPhone Duo was significantly more difficult.

An Apple iPhone Duo during a product unveiling event at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif., on Sept. 9. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Inflation Expected to Drive Record Holiday Sales in U.S.

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 4.2% year-over-year this holiday season, as inflation drives up prices for shoppers across nearly all categories.

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Designing for Uncertainty: A Flexibility-First Approach to Warehouse Automation

Warehouse automation decisions are often based on assumptions about future volume, labor, SKU mix, workflows, and facility requirements. The challenge is that those assumptions rarely stay fixed over the life of an automation investment.

On Demand Webinar Locus Robotics Thu Oct 15 2026 11a Et

The Doorstep Decides

For retail and eCommerce brands, the customer experience doesn’t end at checkout. The delivery experience is often the last impression a brand makes, yet it can also be one of the parts of the customer journey it controls least.

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Breaking Down the Warehouse vs. Transportation Divide

Transportation costs are climbing, putting pressure on companies to find savings wherever they can. But the most obvious place to look is the transportation budget itself, where an organization can negotiate carrier rates, rebid contracts or shift freight to a cheaper service.

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