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McLane Names Chris Smith to Lead Grocery Unit
McLane Co. Inc. announced Chris Smith joined the company as president of McLane Grocery, a $33 billion business unit that provides supply chain service to more than 70,000 retail locations.
December 3, 2021Trucking Cares Foundation Tackles Workforce Efforts and More
The Trucking Cares Foundation is exploring ways it can help remedy the extended shortage of truck drivers, technicians and warehouse workers in transportation.
Ashley Furniture Affiliate Set to Acquire Wilson Logistics Assets
Ashley Furniture Industries affiliate Ashley Pacific Northwest on Nov. 22 entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Wilson Logistics.
Werner, TFI Bolster Operations With Acquisitions
Werner Enterprises and TFI International completed separate acquisitions Nov. 29 to bolster their operations.
Walmart Takes New Step Toward Making Aerial Deliveries Routine
Walmart Inc. is expanding its efforts to offer aerial deliveries to homes, joining with startup DroneUp to begin dropping off items ranging from cans of tuna to children’s thermometers.
Teamwork Brings US Capitol Christmas Tree Cheer
WASHINGTON — A truckload of holiday cheer has appeared at the U.S. Capitol Building with the arrival of an 84-foot white fir, made possible by committed industry partnerships.
FedEx Closes Hong Kong Crew Base Amid Stricter COVID Rules
FedEx Corp. is shutting its crew base in Hong Kong, the world’s busiest international cargo hub, and relocating its pilots as the city considers stricter measures on flight crews to curb the spread of COVID.
Amazon Brand Owner Heyday Raises $555 Million in Funding Round
Heyday, a platform that buys and builds consumer brands that sell on Amazon .com Inc., raised $555 million in a funding round led by Raine Group and Indian tycoon Azim Premji’s investment firm.
Walmart Boosts Outlook as Sales Rise Despite Inflation
Walmart Inc. surpassed Wall Street’s expectations and lifted its outlook again, signaling that the retail giant is weathering global supply chain snarls and rising inflation.
Tyson Foods’ Earnings Beat Estimates on Soaring Meat Prices
Tyson Foods Inc., the top U.S. meat company by sales, reported better-than-expected earnings as surging prices for beef and chicken helped to offset a decline in volumes amid a tight labor market.