Consumer Packaged Goods

Happy Anniversary, Amazon-Whole Foods. What’s Changed?

June 13, 2018

One year ago this week, Amazon.com Inc. loudly declared its intention to become a grocery industry heavyweight by announcing its agreement to buy Whole Foods Market.

British Watchdog Probes Reports That Meat Found in Vegetarian Meals

June 12, 2018

Reuters

Britain’s food watchdog said it was investigating allegations that traces of meat had been found in “meat-free” and vegan meals sold at the country’s two largest supermarket chains, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

Women Climbing Supply-Chain Ranks Find a Growing Salary Gap

June 11, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

More women are pursuing careers in supply chain, industry groups say, but the gender pay gap in a field long dominated by men gets wider the higher women climb in leadership ranks.

U.S. Gig Economy: Data Shows 16M People in 'Contingent or Alternative' Work

June 11, 2018

The Guardian

How big is the “gig economy”? Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics gave the first official reading of how many Americans rely on temporary work, freelancing, and on-demand apps to make ends meet. And the answer is: a lot.

There Now Are More Job Openings in the U.S. Than Unemployed Workers to Fill Them

June 7, 2018

Los Angeles Times

The labor market has hit a tipping point that should help boost wages: There are more job openings in the U.S. than unemployed workers to fill them.

Truck Orders Soaring on Growing Freight Demand

June 7, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

The market for new heavy-duty trucks is growing at a nearly unprecedented pace this year as fleet owners and big-rig manufacturers race to keep up with accelerating U.S. freight demand.

What Are You Missing in Your Carrier Invoices?

June 6, 2018

Intelligent Audit

How Amazon Is Using Whole Foods in a Bid for Total Retail Domination

June 6, 2018

Fortune

At 9 a.m. on June 16, 2017, Whole Foods employees packed into the main level of the company’s Austin headquarters. Only an hour earlier Amazon had announced that it was acquiring the high-end natural grocer, and the corporate staffers were as shocked as the rest of the public.

Roughly Right or Precisely Wrong? Insights on Decision Making

June 5, 2018

Oliver Wight

European Commission Proposes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Items

June 5, 2018

Environmental Leader

The European Commission is proposing a ban on single-use plastic items like straws and utensils according to draft rules released this week. The legislation, which needs the approval of all member states and the European Parliament, would also require plastic producers pay for cleanup and waste management, CNN Money reported.

Consumer Packaged Goods

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