Autonomous delivery truck on the road symbolizing self-driving truck funding growth

Gatik’s $200M Raise Signals Self-Driving Truck Funding Boom

Self-driving truck funding just hit a new milestone. Gatik, a startup focused on short-haul autonomous delivery, closed a $200 million round following its partnership with PepsiCo. The raise, Gatik’s largest to date, was led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, two backers with deep pockets and long investment horizons. Why This Self-Driving Truck […]

FedEx cold chain logistics truck used for pharmaceutical shipping expansion

FedEx Cold Chain Logistics Push Targets Pharma Growth

FedEx is doubling down on its healthcare shipping business, and cold chain logistics sits at the center of that strategy. According to reporting on comments from the carrier’s healthcare leader, Nick Gennari, the company plans to grow its temperature-controlled network while working to win over more pharmaceutical shippers. For an industry giant already competing on […]

Sneaker wall in a mall store representing the athletic footwear marketplace slowdown

Athletic Footwear Marketplace Faces Sneaker Slowdown

The athletic footwear marketplace is going through a rough patch, and Foot Locker is feeling it most. Since Dick’s Sporting Goods completed its acquisition of the mall-based sneaker chain, the parent company has had to shore up a business that depends heavily on hype-driven launches and retro releases. With fewer marquee drops hitting shelves and […]

Illustration representing the nutrition startup merger between Berry Street and Healthify

Nutrition Startup Merger: Berry Street and Healthify Unite

A notable nutrition startup merger just landed, and it says a lot about where the health and wellness market is heading. Berry Street, a US-based nutrition startup, is joining forces with Healthify, an India-based nutrition platform, in response to the rapid rise of GLP-1 medications. The combined company will be led by co-CEOs Noah Kotlove […]

Grain elevator facility representing ADM's oilseed crush expansion investment

ADM کی $100M Oilseed Crush توسیع: لاجسٹکس اثرات

Archer-Daniels-Midland is putting real money behind its bet on rising demand for crushed oilseeds. The company has announced a $100 million oilseed crush expansion across four of its US processing plants, a move that signals confidence in long-term demand for soybean and canola-derived products. For an industry watching every capital decision closely, this investment is […]

Delivery driver completing a 30-minute delivery order for a retail marketplace

Walmart’s 30-Minute Delivery Bet Signals Marketplace Shift

Walmart is doubling down on speed, rolling out 30-minute delivery to more of its shopper base even as it tacks on extra fees for the privilege. According to retail executives, customers are not flinching at the added cost. Instead, they are choosing the fastest option available, a signal that convenience has become as important as […]

Delivery rider on a scooter representing quick commerce growth in India's retail market

Flipkart’s Quick Commerce Growth Signals a Market Shift

Flipkart’s quick commerce growth is turning heads across India’s retail landscape. Two years after Walmart’s e-commerce arm entered the fast-delivery race, its daily order volume has climbed to somewhere between 1.1 million and 1.2 million, nearly tripling what it was handling last November. That kind of jump does not happen by accident, and it says […]

Customer using a digital frame builder app to preview art on a wall with AR

Michaels’ Digital Frame Builder Signals AR Retail Shift

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 […]