The “T” Word: How tariffs shook global trade
November 1, 2025
Tariffs, trade restrictions, and new export-control rules made 2025 one of the most complex years in global logistics, forcing shippers to rethink sourcing, compliance, and cost structures. As 2026 approaches, experts urge companies to invest in people, processes, and technology to strengthen compliance programs, automate trade management, and stay resilient amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
June retail sales see modest gains, reports Dept. of Commerce
July 16, 2020
Total retail sales—at $524.3 billion—were up 7.5% compared to May and were up 1.1% annually. And total retail sales from April through June, were down 8.1% compared to the same period a year ago.
September retail sales show largest monthly gain in seven months
October 14, 2011
The September uptick in retail sales brought about some feelings of optimism regarding a possible economic recovery for some analysts, but there is a general consensus that more evidence of growth is needed over a longer period of time.
