The U.S. added a robust 224,000 new jobs in June, rebounding from a recent lull and calming worries about the health of an economy now entering a record 11th year of expansion.
Archive for July 12th, 2019
Port Tracker report signals volume growth will remain but at a reduced level
High levels of imports are expected to remain intact at United States-based retail container ports, albeit at a lower level than a year ago at this time, as retail shippers rushed to bring goods into the U.S., in advance of scheduled tariff increases, according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report published […]
New figures from Labor Department show trucking employment upswing in recent months
New data released by the Department of Labor on Friday presents a rosier picture of trucking employment through the first half of 2019 than originally indicated by earlier, preliminary data.
Global Telematics Market to See Growth Over Next Five Years
The global telematics market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7% over the next five years, with developments in North America leading the way.
Apple expected to move production of new Mac Pro from U.S. to China
Apple will manufacture its new Mac Pro computer in China, moving production of what had been its only major device assembled in the United States, according to a person familiar with the company’s plans.
Home Depot is swooping into new territory after realizing it underestimated millennials
Home Depot is doubling down on its push into the home decor market.
STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 July
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 30 June through 6 July 2019, according to data from STR.
Chobani unveils program to support the ‘future of dairy’
Greek yogurt maker Chobani LLC, the second-largest overall yogurt manufacturer in the United States, announced a comprehensive new program to further its commitment to positive transformation of its “milkshed” — supporting the economic, environmental and social impacts of its No. 1 ingredient: fresh milk from local farms.