During the first quarter of 2015, there were major slowdowns at the West Coast ports because the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union could not come to a consensus over worker contracts. It took clear until May for an agreement to be drawn up that both parties agreed to sign. There…
President Obama feels that climate change is a serious issue that he needs to address. That’s why this summer his administration is pushing several changes to regulations on carbon emissions from big trucks, planes, and power plants. Curbing emissions sounds like a good idea, but it is going to cost a lot of money and…
May, June, and July 2015 were rough months for businesses in Greece due to political unrest. The banking system has been facing collapse, causing myriad problems in manufacturing and distribution. Greek banks were closed between June 29 and July 20 to prevent money from flooding out of the country, but this also prevented businesses from…
In May 2015, Accenture Federal Services announced that they had acquired Javelin Group. Specific details about the deal were not disclosed to the public. With the acquisition, Accenture plans to expand their capabilities to better help companies and brands with digital transformations, particularly in the international market. The deal is subject to regulatory approval, but…
Kohl’s has decided that store pickup for online purchases is an important next move for their business. They have already tested the service at several of their retail stores around the country and will soon be ready to roll-out the program nationwide. Ecommerce is pushing forward, and retail stores need to support the new trend…
Renewable energy is a major focus in Europe right now, particularly in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. These countries want to lower their dependence on fossil fuels, eliminate carbon emissions, and make changes that prevent global warming. Some U.N. companies are speaking out in a big way, asking officials to create a global pricing scheme for…
Delivery is the next big trend in fast food. Several businesses have already started tests in key communities. Now, Taco Bell and KFC are getting in on the action. The companies plan to begin delivery testing soon.
The bird flu outbreak in the U.S. is bad news for consumers. It’s driving the cost of eggs and poultry up. In some grocery stores, there are even signs apologizing for the shortages. The biggest shortages are being seen in the processed eggs, such as those used on breakfast sandwiches and containers of liquified eggs….
The biggest retailer on the Internet is Amazon. They started out as a book company that helped college students sell textbooks to each other for discounted rates. Then, they expanded into clothing, electronics, and beyond. Now, Amazon is interested in the grocery food market.
Rhode Island recently proposed a truck-only toll on some of the state’s roads and bridges. The money would go towards rebuilding infrastructure that is in disrepair. The American Trucking Association (ATA) is fighting back, calling the toll unfair. If there is a toll, it should effect all vehicles that use the roads.