Bernstein, a research company, estimated that new import duties would raise the prices of Walmart products by 2.6% on average. Sales volume would drop by 2% in response, giving revenue a net boost of around 0.5%.–economist.com

China announced anti-dumping duties as high as 74.9% on plastic products from the US, the EU, Japan, and Taiwan.–reuters.com

Omnicom and Interpublic, two advertising agencies that create, plan, and handle advertising for their clients, are considering a merger due to challenges from tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon, which have made ad creation easier. – economist.com, December 14, 2024

The growth of the e-commerce giants like Shein, Amazon, Temu, and TikTok and a large number of smaller firms has spawned a new U.S. delivery service called SpeedX. Parcel carriers FedEx and UPS provide reliable fast shipping and tracking, while SpeedX provides low-cost service that can leave some customers guessing.- Wall Street Journal, December 2, … Continue reading The No-Frills Service That’s Delivering More and More Packages

Kraft Mac & Cheese is releasing limited-edition flavors and shapes, selling only 15,000 boxes–less than 2% of its daily original sales–exclusively on Walmart's website. This move mirrors the strategy of streetwear brands, departing from its usual nationwide grocery store launch. cnn.com, November 29, 2024 Some Macaroni and Cheese Market Data Macaroni and cheese is an … Continue reading Kraft Mac & Cheese is Trying to Maintain its Dominance with Flavor Drops and New Shapes

Bosch plans 5,550 job cuts as Germany's auto sector struggles with weak demand and rising competition from cheaper Chinese rivals. Volkswagen plans to close plants in Germany, while Mercedes faces a plunge in earnings.-reuters.com, November 22, 2024