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Amazon Dominates Holiday Price War, Causes Retail Ripple Effect
Sunday, November 28, 2021 - 4:24pm | 367Read More...The holiday shopping season is in full swing, although many customers are finding higher prices on products in the market. They're also witnessing an ongoing price war between various retail giants. According to the data analytics company Profitero, Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ...
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Blizzard, Severe Thunderstorms To Disrupt Returning Holiday Travelers
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 - 1:24pm | 601Read More...Another winter storm is cranking up and will spread snow for thousands of miles from New Mexico to the upper peninsula of Michigan for at least the next couple of days, from this afternoon through Thursday night. The snowfall will be heavy in some areas, and gusty winds will make travel even more...
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ACT's Research Shows a Slowing Market in November From a Month Earlier
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 - 10:52am | 534Read More...ACT Research sent out three statistical reports to close out the week before the Christmas break. Here are a few highlights on what the group had to say: --November Class 8 orders were down from November of the prior year. Total orders were 28,082 units in November, while total build was 27,973...
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FreightWaves LIVE - December 24, 2018
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 - 10:44am | 68Read More...In this episode, Chad Prevost talks with various members of the industry about what it takes to handle the large volume of holiday freight while still getting drivers home for the holiday. Watch Now
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Snowy, Icy Roads To Make Weekend Driving Dicey For Truckers, Holiday Travelers
Friday, December 21, 2018 - 4:43pm | 891Read More...Lots of truckers, along with other holiday travelers, will be heading home this weekend to spend Christmas with their friends and families. Some of them will also be delivering loads of last-minute gift orders. Highways will be busy, full of extra volume as more people than usual will be sharing...
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FreightWaves NOW - December 19, 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 5:35pm | 86Read More...On today's episode, Craig Fuller is joined by Market Experts Dean Croke and Nick Austin to discuss what to expect going into the holidays. Watch Now
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Wet, Windy Weather Ahead For Final Christmas Shipping Push
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 1:54pm | 891Read More...Another storm is heading to the East Coast soon, but this one won't be a classic Nor'easter with lots of snow. That is the good news. The bad news is that it's coming at one of the worst times of the year, just before Christmas. Truckers will be under pressure to make on-time deliveries...
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Toys 'R' Us Bankruptcy: Christmas Comes Early For Walmart, Amazon
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 10:58am | 520Read More...Toys "R" Us didn’t want to grow up. But as it resisted, its peers grew bigger, stronger, smarter and more assertive. Now, the retailer is deteriorating, stunted by developmental delays while its matured contemporaries seize the sandbox. Ever-evolving Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE: WMT)...
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Stop The Presses: Xanax Sales Tend To Pick Up During The Holiday Season
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 3:25pm | 374Read More...The holiday season can be an exciting and fulfilling time of year for people to disrupt their standard routines and spend time reflecting with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many Americans, the holiday season is instead be filled with stress, anxiety and depression. From a psychological...
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Gratefulness Multiplies As Thanksgiving Gas Prices To Ease To Third Lowest In Decade
Monday, November 21, 2016 - 10:54am | 639Read More...There might be cheer for those who are preparing to be on the road for Thanksgiving. Gas prices may pinch their pockets less this year, leaving them with more disposable income to splurge on spending related to the occasion. Adding To Consumer Cheer This is an added premium over the better...
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Highlights From Bank Of America's Roosevelt Field Holiday Mall Tour
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 1:03pm | 354Read More...Robert Ohmes of Bank of America visited the Roosevelt Field Mall during the holiday shopping period to observe first hand the performance of several retailers. These are his key takeaways. Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) saw healthy trends as athletic footwear and apparel momentum appeared to...
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Christmas at the Gaylord--ICE
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 2:59pm | 107Read More...The Gaylord National Resort ensures a pleasant holiday experience through various programs and festivities including the Coca-Cola sponsored ICE. This event features everything from ice slides to Santa's workshop. The highlight of ICE includes an assortment of sculptures by world-famous Chinese...










