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Foreign Trade Zones: A Hidden Gem for Retailers

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) have been around since 1934, yet many retailers don't know the program exists, or anything about the benefits they can realize from deferring or eliminating import duties, tariffs and taxes. This MCM Special Report taps experts in logistics, importing and FTZ operations to help you make an informed choice.

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Top 3PLs Directory Expands in 2023

Multichannel Merchant has published its eighth annual MCM Top 3PLs directory for 2023, a searchable directory of leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers in ecommerce and direct-to-customer operations. It features in-depth profiles of 70 providers, including information on key capabilities and service offerings.

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Top Retail CEOs See Lingering Consumer Unease

The CEOs of Nordstrom and Walmart both spoke this week of continuing concern over inflation affecting shoppers heading into the back half of the 2022 holiday season, as credit cards are maxed out and kitchen table budget meetings weigh using funds for gifts vs. essentials, causing retail jitters.

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Freight Consortium Looks to Create API Standards

A freight consortium made up of J.B. Hunt, Uber Freight and Convoy is looking to create an industry standard for using application programming interface (API) connections to share data among partners in order to solve freight scheduling challenges, initially addressing full truckload (TL).

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News

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Podcasts

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Ecommerce

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Marketing

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Operations & Fulfillment

Top 3PLs Directory Expands in 2023

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