The long-running trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa has taken a sharp turn now that steep Canada import tariffs have officially taken effect. Negotiators failed to reach a deal before the weekend deadline tied to the Section 338 levies, leaving a 50% duty in place on a wide range of goods crossing the northern border. […]
Michaels has rolled out a new digital frame builder that lets shoppers use 3D and augmented reality tools to see exactly how a custom frame will look before they buy it. Instead of guessing whether a mat color or frame finish will match their living room, customers can now preview the finished product virtually, right […]
Space is quickly becoming the next frontier for cloud computing, and Starcloud just proved investors are paying attention. The company recently raised $250 million to build orbital data centers, a bold bet that computing infrastructure can move beyond Earth as launch capacity becomes harder to secure. For an industry used to talking about server farms […]
Birkenstock is moving forward with a major supply chain expansion aimed at hitting production targets by 2027. The plan involves enlarging and upgrading manufacturing plants in Germany, along with extending an existing factory in Portugal. For a brand that has grown from a niche comfort shoe maker into a global fashion staple, this kind of […]
Fresh space tech startup funding is reshaping how investors think about the commercial space sector. Japan-based Letara recently closed a round worth roughly $16 million, giving the company room to push its hybrid rocket technology past its original niche of small satellite thrusters. The move signals that early bets on propulsion hardware are now maturing […]
Walmart is doubling down on fast delivery logistics, widening its network of 30-minute-or-less delivery options across more markets. Even though the retailer charges extra for the fastest service tiers, shoppers are opting in at growing rates, according to company executives. The move underscores a broader shift in retail: speed is no longer a bonus feature, […]
The Roots acquisition by Marquee Brands marks a significant turning point for one of Canada’s most recognizable outdoor lifestyle brands. Marquee Brands, the company behind names like Roberto Cavalli, is leading a deal that will take Roots private. The stated goal is to keep the retailer firmly rooted in Canadian culture even as ownership changes […]
An AI accounting startup called Rillet recently pulled off one of the fastest fundraising sprints in recent memory. According to reporting on the deal, CEO Nicolas Kopp casually shared growth figures during a routine board meeting, and within 48 hours investors including Iconiq and Sequoia were racing to write checks. The result was a $100 […]
Culver’s is rethinking how it moves goods behind the scenes, and the update carries lessons for the entire restaurant supply chain. The fast casual chain has brought on logistics partner Armada to overhaul how inventory travels from suppliers to its growing number of locations. The move comes as Culver’s pushes forward with an ambitious expansion […]
Amazon’s latest drone delivery expansion is a signal that fast shipping is becoming a bigger battleground in retail. The company plans to bring its Prime Air service to metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland this year, growing its footprint by roughly six times. For small business owners and logistics operators, this move is worth watching closely, […]
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