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Orchestrating SageMaker AI endpoint auto scaling with AWS CDK

Updating a SageMaker AI endpoint that has Application Auto Scaling registered makes AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK deployments fail. This post shows how to build a reusable AWS CDK construct with CloudFormation custom resources that deregis

Cost pressures sink Marten Transport’s Q3

Shares of refrigerated carrier Marten Transport dropped 7% in midday trading on Friday after a disappointing third-quarter report, which noted that rising fuel and health insurance costs dragged down performance despite improving supply-dem

Amex Plans Job Cuts, Sets AI Rules as Gen Z Spending Jumps 35%

American Express is cutting management layers and expanding artificial intelligence across customer service and commerce, with rules governing how outside agents reach customers’ accounts and benefits. According to a Friday (Oct. 23) third-

Lululemon adds former product chief to board

Tara Poseley, who led product at the athletics retailer from 2013 to 2015, is joining the board as part of the company’s agreement with founder Chip Wilson.

LitPivot: Developing research ideas through dynamic contextualization within the literature landscape

Macy’s revamps Santaland, brings back Holiday Square

The department store is leaning into the festive season at its Herald Square flagship in New York with a variety of activations.

5 US manufacturing projects bring more than $1.6B in investments

Five shippers are investing more than $1.6 billion in new or expanded U.S. facilities, adding production capacity for commercial trailers, school buses, cooling systems and bottled beverages. The post 5 US manufacturing projects bring more

Bath & Body Works introduces new store concept

The Feel Good concept is now open in Charlotte, North Carolina, and features easy navigation and enhanced testing experiences.

The Weekly Closeout: Torrid CFO exits and Belk secures financing

Paula Dempsey will leave the apparel retailer next month. The department store, meanwhile, will use some of its new funds for seasonal inventory.

Amex to shrink workforce

The card company plans to cut 4.5% of its employees to become more “agile and efficient” as it adjusts to more use of artificial intelligence, CEO Stephen Squeri said.

The vulnerability beneath the checkout: why the PHP scare was a wake-up call for retail

Following the cyberattacks on ASOS, Whistles & Hobbs and Intermarché, another major cybersecurity story emerged this week. The post The vulnerability beneath the checkout: why the PHP scare was a wake-up call for retail appeared first on In

Rhode Island Lawsuit Claims Meta Knowingly Profits From Financial Scam Ads

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha sued Meta Thursday (Oct. 22), alleging that the company fails to block advertisements for fraudulent products and financial scams on its platforms, Neronha said in a press release. The lawsuit

Guidance: VAT payment plan: service availability and issues

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States Move to Rein in Rogue AI as Federal Guardrails Lag

States are developing safeguards against artificial intelligence agents that evade human control, stepping into a regulatory gap left by Congress amid growing concerns over cybersecurity, public infrastructure and government data. Californi

Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth

The Airbus 20-year outlook for freighter demand is little changed from last year, showing a global fleet nearly 50% larger than today. The post Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth appeared first on Freigh

Sezzle seeks OCC bank charter

The buy now, pay later provider wants a U.S. charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency amid new state rules.

SpaceX’s 80,000-Site Ambition: The Logistics Behind a Potential $80 Billion Wireless Build

SpaceX has shown that it can build sophisticated technology, launch it into orbit, and operate a communications network spanning much of the planet. Now it is considering a challenge that may be just as demanding: establishing a nationwide

AI Is Changing How Supply Chain Technology Buyers Find Suppliers. Are You Part of the Answer?

A transportation management system supplier can have an excellent product, strong customer references, a capable sales organization, and an established position in the market. Yet a prospective customer searching for a solution may never en

Why holiday returns demand fresh thinking from retailers

Tony D’Onofrio, president, Sensormatic Solutions The holiday season is a time to unplug. Schedules become more flexible, families come together and many workplaces shift into a lower gear — except for those working in retail. Then, the holi

Russian diesel tanker heads for U.S. following Trump-Putin deal

The first shipment of Russian diesel fuel heads for the U.S. as Trump looks for boost ahead of midterm elections. The post Russian diesel tanker heads for U.S. following Trump-Putin deal appeared first on FreightWaves.

DHL boosts US-Asia cold chain connectivity for healthcare shippers

DHL Global Forwarding has added air freight corridors connecting Cincinnati with key hubs in Asia for temperature-sensitive goods.

Levi’s distribution network transition saga continues to drag

The retailer now expects to begin seeing benefits from the in 2027 due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix.

The 5 best Pomodoro timer apps in 2026

The Pomodoro Technique is one of the most deceptively simple and effective productivity tools I've ever used. It stops you from procrastinating or getting distracted, so you can just get things done. All it takes is enough commitment to sta

Goldman Sachs CEO Says Individuals Must Be Held Accountable for AI Failures

The principles Goldman Sachs uses to manage risk could be applied to artificial intelligence oversight, Goldman Sachs Chair and CEO David Solomon wrote in an article published Thursday (Oct. 22) by the Financial Times. The principles includ