Consumer Packaged Goods

South Dakota E-Commerce Sale Tax Fight Reaches U.S. Supreme Court

April 17, 2018

A high-stakes showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will determine whether states can force out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes in a fight between South Dakota and e-commerce businesses.

Coffee Shops Are Already Running Out of America's Newest Milk Craze

April 17, 2018

Bloomberg

There’s a new plant milk in town, and it’s started such a craze that coffee shops across the country are struggling to keep up with demand.

RIP Toys R Us: Why Grocery Stores Could Be the Salvation of Toy Makers

April 16, 2018

The Washington Post

A Barbie by the broccoli? Hot Wheels by the hot sauce?

California State Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Wage Theft in Port Trucking Industry

April 16, 2018

Los Angeles Times

A California state senator is proposing a bill aimed at holding major retailers accountable for using port truck companies that have a history of engaging in wage theft of drivers who are misclassified as independent contractors.

Why Restaurants Are Jumping on the Food Delivery Bandwagon

April 13, 2018

Los Angeles Times

As restaurant operators struggle to entice more people to eat out, they are increasingly turning to food delivery as a way to overcome stagnating traffic.

Nestle Pledges to Make All Its Packaging Recyclable by 2025

April 12, 2018

Reuters

Nestle wants to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, the Swiss food giant said on Tuesday, becoming the latest food company to vow to reduce plastic waste.

Pinduoduo: The $1.5Bn Startup Challenging E-Commerce Giant Alibaba in China's Towns and Villages

April 11, 2018

Forbes

Alibaba has long dominated the China’s $370bn online shopping market, but its digital malls have never been popular with 59-year-old Liu Liping.

What Is the Donald Trump Vs. Jeff Bezos Feud Really About?

April 11, 2018

The Guardian

One is the world’s richest man, the other is the world’s most powerful.

Opinion: How Did We Let Modern Slavery Become Part of Our Everyday Lives?

April 9, 2018

Felicity Lawrence, The Guardian

Since the Modern Slavery Act of 2015, British companies over a certain size have been required to report on slavery in their supply chains. Their statements are both shocking and admirable.

Is Amazon Bad for the Postal Service? Or Its Savior?

April 9, 2018

The New York Times

Five times in the last week, President Trump has pointed his Twitter arrows at Amazon over what he insists is a bad deal for the United States Postal Service.

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