Port of Longview appoints interim CEO and DP World Group’s CEO retires, while ShipHawk names chief revenue officer and the Port of Houston Authority reappoints commissioner.
Port of Oakland to take financial hit from Ports America, TIL exit
Port commissioners have scheduled meetings to discuss the termination of the Outer Harbor Terminal lease agreement and potential plans by port terminal operator TraPac to expand into the vacated facility.
Under Armour Plans to Add 200 Stores
Baltimore, MD—Despite fears over shuttered stores among majors, there are others planning to expand their retail foothold. Most notably, Under Armour, the athletic wear maker who has seen its earnings soar as it capitalizes on the athleisure trend. Recently, at the NRF’s Retail Big Show, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank said his company plans to […]
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NPD: More Than 1-in-5 Shoppers Used a Mobile Device During the Holiday Season
Port Washington, NY– More than 1-in-5 consumers purchased or browsed for products online via a mobile device when holiday shopping for themselves or others, according to global information company The NPD Group. That number was double among Millennial consumers, between the ages of 18 and 34. “Online shopping continues to grow in importance, and Holiday […]
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Groupon Names the Top 10 Cities with the Friendliest Local Businesses
Chicago—Retailers love to boast how nice and friendly they are—whether it’s true or not. But the folks in Providence, RI, home to many jewelry manufacturers, can boast they are the friendliest in the country! Today Groupon unveiled its annual Best of Groupon collection which celebrates local businesses across the country for outstanding service and the […]
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Visionworks Focuses on Younger Generations with Project Runway Junior Sponsorship
San Antonio, TX—The ever-popular “Project Runway” has had its share of sponsorship and tie ins with the fashion industry. Now, its spin-off “Project Runway Junior” is getting the same treatment. Visionworks, a national eyewear retailer with 700 locations, is partnering with Lifetime’s “ “Project Runway Junior.” For the two-part season finale, which airs Thursday, January […]
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U.S. further loosens export controls for Cuba
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security and the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control have announced further regulatory amendments to expand the types of U.S. goods allowed for export to Cuba.
Algeria prepares for major shipping port
The new port, which will be situated just 60 kilometers west of the capital city of Alger, will be equipped with 23 quay berths with an overall quay length of 6,320 meters.
Second new LNG-powered TOTE containership delivered
The Perla del Caribe, the sister ship of world’s first containership fueled by liquid natural gas, is expected to enter service for TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico next month.
Great Lakes iron ore shipments tumble in January
A total of 2.16 million tons of iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence seaway in January, a 22 percent year-over-year decline.