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Image via Flickr by jeremi Reputable companies avoid gimmicks at all costs – including counterfeit goods. However, trustworthy businesses that sell on third-party sites might get “knocked off” the market without even trying.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try again, or contact support.
Image via Flickr AlishaV Amazon is testing online grocery shopping and delivery in key cities, and Walmart and several other grocers have implemented online grocery shopping with store pickup programs. This is a grocery shopping trend that will continue in 2017. Check out why it’s booming and how it’s affecting retail logistics.Oops! You don’t have…
Image via Flickr by BrianSwan Glidewell Distributing began as a single truck delivery company in 1946. It specializes in large and small ticket consumables, including food, tobacco products, and other convenience store type items. Owned and operated by J.W. Glidewell in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the company continued to grow and expand over the years.Oops! You…
Image via Flickr by Quadrofonic Wingnut Rare earth metals are a group of elements found with moderate abundance in the core of the earth. There are 17 rare metals, 15 in a group called lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. These elements are essential in many manufactured products, including catalytic converters for automobiles, certain petroleum refining…
Image via Flickr by Leszek Kozlowski The crisis in Ukraine started over a year ago when pro-Moscow leader Viktor Yanukovych broke a trade agreement with the E.U. in favor of an agreement with Russia. This caused protests in Kiev, eventually toppling Mr. Yanukovych and causing Russia to move in and annex Crimea. Now, Russia is…
Image via Flickr by magerleagues Amazon just rolled out a new program in Manhattan, New York, where customers can have items delivered to their home in one hour or less. If the program is successful, it could be added to several other large cities in the U.S. However, many people are skeptical that the one-hour…