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Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays

The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring.

OPI, Nioxin owner appoints chief supply chain officer

Javier Huerta will oversee The Wella Company’s sourcing, manufacturing and logistics capabilities, effective Dec. 1

Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation

Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.

9 alleged Mexican Cartel associates arrested in California train theft ring

Nine men allegedly connected to Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel were arrested in Southern California as part of a cargo train theft operation. The post 9 alleged Mexican Cartel associates arrested in California train theft ring appeared first on Fr

9 alleged Sinaloa Cartel associates arrested in California train theft ring

Nine men allegedly connected to Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel were arrested in Southern California as part of a cargo train theft operation. The post 9 alleged Sinaloa Cartel associates arrested in California train theft ring appeared first on Fr

Amend a VAT group

Use form VAT50/51 to amend or remove an existing VAT group.

AI Is Stepping Up to Care for the Elderly

Most people do not think about elder care until they have to. Then they find out how expensive it is, how hard to access, and how much of it falls on whoever is closest. Artificial intelligence agents are beginning to take on parts of that

Carvana Embraces Agentic Commerce as Revenues Jump 42%

Carvana is hoping to reap the benefits of agentic commerce as it enjoys record revenues. The online used vehicle marketplace reported quarterly earnings Wednesday (Oct. 28) showing $8 billion in revenue, a 42% increase year over year. “In t

Trailer Bridge appoints new CEO

Leading Jones Act carrier Trailer Bridge has appointed a new CEO. The post Trailer Bridge appoints new CEO appeared first on FreightWaves.

Granite Switch 4.1.1 — Update models like you update software

Scan Global Logistics to acquire US forwarder OIA Global

Danish freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is set to undertake its largest takeover, agreeing to acquire its US counterpart, OIA Global, in a deal expected to propel SGL into the ranks of the world’s 20 largest freight forwarders.

Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets: latest update

The most up to date snapshot of the UK's trade and investment positions with trading partners overseas.

Settling cross-border payments remains tough

Global payments are moving faster, but local settlement remains a pain point for many companies, according to speakers on a Money20/20 panel.

Lengow acquires Daily&Co

French ecommerce automation platform Lengow has acquired Daily&Co, a provider of multi-channel marketplace integration and distribution software solutions. The companies have not released any financial details about the deal. As a result of

Corporate report: Commissioners of HM Revenue and Customs in Account with the Isle of Man

These accounts calculate the total share of common duties due to the Isle of Man government and the balance owing to either the Isle of Man or the UK.

Guidance: Excise duty hydrocarbon oils rates and allowances

Details of fuel duty payable on light oils, heavy oils, biofuels and road fuel gases.

Early spending and creative refreshes key to Black Friday advertising success, says Lebesgue

Brands can offset rising peak-season advertising costs through earlier campaign planning, stronger creative execution and closer channel alignment. The post Early spending and creative refreshes key to Black Friday advertising success, says

Collective’s AI Back Office Gives Solo Business Owners Time Back

Watch more: Need to Know With Collective’s Hooman Radfar Hooman Radfar is building Collective for business owners who are also the people doing the work. A consultant might be the company’s only employee, responsible for finding clients, ma

5 Steps to Manage Freight Costs in 2027

If your procurement strategy still revolves around a single annual tender, you’re not managing freight costs — you’re managing the gap between what you locked in and what the market is actually doing. I’ve had this conversation with enterpr

DoorDash Will Pay $17 Billion to Acquire Instacart

DoorDash is set to acquire online grocery delivery platform Instacart in a deal worth $17 billion. The acquisition, announced Thursday (Oct. 29), creates a combined entity offering grocers and retailer access to DoorDash’s delivery network

$500,000 SIG Sauer shipment stolen in fictitious pickup, two arrested in California

A shipment worth half a million dollars left a Torrance warehouse under fraudulent circumstances, triggering a cargo theft investigation by Los Angeles County detectives. The post $500,000 SIG Sauer shipment stolen in fictitious pickup, two

Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.

XPO’s pricing, operating initiatives drive Q3 beat

Driven by higher volumes and stronger pricing, XPO once again exceeded expectations as these factors continue to amplify the impact of its operational efficiency initiatives. The post XPO’s pricing, operating initiatives drive Q3 beat appea

Aerion appoints Ceva head of airfreight procurement

Aerion has appointed former Ceva’s head of airfreight procurement and carrier management, César Penciolelli, as its new head of global airline partnerships and commercial development. Penciolelli took up the role at the start of October and