“This year’s forecast reflects our confidence that consumers will prioritize the holiday season even as they remain mindful of their budgets,” NRF CEO Matthew Shay.
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Supply Chain Pipeline Efficiency Fell 49% in Q2
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New Products

VCO Systems has launched LumiRover, an AMR-enabled pick-to-light cart designed for high-throughput fulfillment operations.
Oct. 21, 2026
GreyOrange has launched GreyMatter Foundry, an immersive AI simulator designed to unify warehouse flow design, technology sizing, and layout planning into a single, high-fidelity...
Oct. 21, 2026
Crown Equipment has expanded its internal combustion (IC) counterbalance forklift line with four C-G Series LPG-powered cushion tire forklifts with capacities from 4,000 to 6,...
Oct. 20, 2026
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Oct. 20, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

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Why America’s next 250 years depend on the skilled workforce behind material handling.
Sept. 22, 2026
Total cost of ownership includes not just purchase price but also fuel, maintenance, downtime, and operator costs, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this special National Forklift Safety Day podcast, hear what OSHA's David Keeling and Logisnext Americas' Carl Modesette have to say about the need for situational awareness...
June 16, 2026
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Battery room of a distribution warehouse
Standardized testing is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and building trust across global markets.
June 9, 2026

Warehousing

Sourcing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution have traditionally been managed as distinct functions. In a more volatile supply environment, the boundaries between them...
Oct. 1, 2026
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Warehouses Moving to Operational Deployment of AI
Labor pressure is one of the driving forces moving AI beyond experimentation says Gartner.
Sept. 25, 2026
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plastic pallets
Training staff on proper handling, inspection, and maintenance of plastic pallets is crucial for maximizing ROI and ensuring long-term supply chain efficiency.
Sept. 18, 2026
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Cold Storage Logs First Negative Net Absorption Since 2007
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Newmark predicts that the second half of the year "should fare better on the back of large scheduled move-ins, but vacancy will remain well above the long-term average."
Sept. 1, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

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3PLs Moving AI into Operational Use
However, new study from CSCMP finds data quality and legacy integration are barriers to scaling AI.
Oct. 9, 2026
AI is now a strategic priority, given its ability to connect transportation networks, automate processes and create high-quality, real-time data, says Descartes Systems Group....
Oct. 5, 2026
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Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.5% in August
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“The truck market has certainly flipped this year, but recent tonnage levels confirm this is due to reduced capacity, not robust demand,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello...
Sept. 29, 2026
“These new incentive programs make it financially realistic for drayage operators to switch to zero-emission trucks and yard equipment," said Kathryn Garcia, executive director...
Sept. 9, 2026

Global Supply Chain

The winners have "truly inspired us by repeatedly stepping up to help – all without asking what’s in it for them," said Kathy Fulton of ALAN.
Oct. 14, 2026
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Import Cargo’s Extended Peak Season Ends
"Most holiday merchandise has arrived, and the remainder of the year is just a matter of last-minute replenishment and preparation for early 2027.," said Jonathan Gold of NRF....
Oct. 9, 2026
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Oct. 8, 2026
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C.H. Robinson to Acquire RXO
The $5.8 billion acquisition will create a company with an enterprise value exceeding $25 billion, boosting scale and market reach.
Oct. 6, 2026

Technology & Automation

Only 5% of companies will make at least 10% of their supply chain decisions by 2030, says Gartner.
Oct. 12, 2026
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AMRs in warehouse
Implementing AMRs in diverse distribution environments demands careful consideration of data accuracy, physical layout, and operational variability.
Oct. 7, 2026
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Creating Value from AI in Logistics
McKinsey says 74% of shippers now rate themselves four-plus out of five in their AI readiness across people, processes, systems, and governance.
Sept. 23, 2026
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Robotics for Packaging to Double by 2031
Research from PMMI found humanoid robots will grow from 0.1% to 5% of the market by 2031.
Sept. 8, 2026

Labor Management

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Only 25% of Companies Actively Manage Warehouse Labor
“The warehouse has become one of the largest drivers of operational cost, yet many organizations still lack the visibility needed to understand what it truly costs to serve customers...
Sept. 15, 2026
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30% of AI Laid Off Employees Will be Rehired by 2029
While workforce cuts may deliver short-term financial gains, they deplete talent pipelines and erode institutional knowledge, says Gartner.
Sept. 14, 2026
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Test Your OSHA Knowledge
What recent changes to the National Emphasis Program for warehouses has OSHA made?
Sept. 9, 2026
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Is the Speed of eCommerce Hurting Warehouse Workers?
Research from Cornell University shows e-commerce warehouses are more stressful than typical warehouse.
Aug. 28, 2026