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Ryder is expanding a four-year-old peer-to-peer network called Coop that matches available trucks from fleet owners in a variety of modes, Uber-like, with shippers with a temporary need for capacity to meet demand in a tight market for assets. New markets are being added in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois.
Paris-based major 3PL Geodis is acquiring Need It Now Delivers, adding last-mile delivery principally on the east coast, a capability that was lacking for the contract logistics, freight and fulfillment provider as it looks to ramp up its penetration into ecommerce and omnichannel companies.
Walmart reported 12% second-quarter ecommerce growth, up 18% vs. 2020, as it gained market share in grocery and passed 1 million deliveries for its GoLocal service that provides last-mile service for other retailers including Home Depot, with inflation helping attract more upscale shoppers. The result was better than at rival Target.
Last year’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday period shed light on how consumers respond to different subject lines, calls-to-action, message content and discounts during the holidays. Use this information to craft emails that increase engagement and sales. Here are some sure-fire email marketing tips to boost your holiday performance.

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