Mother Nature is scaring up plenty of bad Halloween weather today across the U.S., from wildfires and high winds to snowstorms and thunderstorms. Whether hauling a full load or less than truckload, bobtailing or deadheading, drivers will need to be extra careful.
Archive for October, 2019
NY-NJ container gateway readying to keep ahead of long beach
For the first time this year, the Port of New York and New Jersey has became the second largest container gateway to the U.S. And the port is making investments to ensure it will retain a top spot in maritime freight in the years to come.
Walgreens To Open More ‘Small Stores’ In Big U.S. Cities
Walgreens Boots Alliance is developing more than 30 “small store” pharmacies largely in urban areas that the chain says will have a health and wellness focus in the location’s front end.
Facebook launches new tool to help you get health tests and screenings
Facebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex. The tool, called Preventive Health, rolled out in the United States on Monday and focuses specifically on cardiovascular health, cancer screening and seasonal flu — making recommendations such as when to get […]
Manufacturing Is Now Smallest Share of U.S. Economy in 72 Years
Manufacturing made up 11% of gross domestic product in the second quarter, the smallest share in data going back to 1947 and down from 11.1% in the prior period, a Commerce Department report showed Tuesday. Figures before 2005 were for full years only.
How the retail industry will top $5.5 trillion by 2020
The future of retail is looking bright. So bright that Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service, expects the industry to top $5.5 trillion by 2020!
The most popular Halloween candy in every state
A love of candy is something that unites Americans around this time of year. But a new map of America’s favorite candy by state, based on analysis by CandyStore.com, shows that we are more divided than ever.
Goodwill debuts geofenced mobile ads to attract Gen Z
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is running a social media campaign aimed at Gen Z shoppers that shows affordable yet unique clothes to buy secondhand. The ad creative features oversized price tags attached to an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that shoppers can combine to create a complete look, per an announcement shared […]
Forever 21 Closes 200 Stores Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Target’s Black Friday Sale Is Always a Hit With Shoppers. Here’s What to Know About This Year’s Best Deals
You might have been surrounded by pumpkin spice everything and graveyard lawn ornaments the last time you made a Target run. But in terms of finding the absolute best deals at Target, we’ve already got our eyes on the prize: Black Friday.