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Walmart Plans to Bring 100K New Indian Small Businesses Online
The company will boost India business by augmenting an existing supplier development program to bolster the…
SMBs Worry About Tariffs, Supply Chain, Labor Issues
SMBs worry about tariffs and supply chain matters, and they face labor challenges and risks that consumers…
Consumers, SMBs Can Expect ‘Sticker Shock’ from Trump Tariffs
California Retailers Association CEO Rachel Michelin said national retailers can pivot and absorb added…
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UPS, FedEx Discounts Reach ‘Unprecedented’ Levels to Attract SMBs
The Q3 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index said the period's ground parcel rate per package was the lowest it had been…
Small Businesses Remain Optimistic Amid Tumultuous Economy
The new Amex Trendex looks at the state of small businesses, their attitudes toward their end-of-year…
Crisis Escalates for U.S. Small Businesses
A new report reveals a rise in rent delinquencies and financial strains, hitting America's economic backbone…
Small Business Owners Poised to Impact Upcoming Elections, New Survey Finds
High voter turnout is expected among small business owners, with many undecided and seeking more attention to…
Study: Small Business Owners Cite Cash Flow and Pricing as Top Concerns
Amex's SMB Trendex survey looks at the state of SMB owners given the economic turmoil and how Gen Z remains…
Amazon’s Fulfillment Facelift Put to the Test on Prime Big Deal Days
The continued reshuffling of Amazon's fulfillment deck could mean a faster delivery experience for the…
How Amazon and Flexport Fulfill ‘From Factory Floor to Customer Door’
Both debuted SMB-focused supply chain services that seem to shed light on each company's evolving…
Walmart Rents Out Holiday-Season Shelf Space
Walmart partners with tech startup Popable to offer small businesses popup shop opportunities inside stores.
Flexport Flow Direct: ‘Easy Button’ for SMB Supply Chains?
Why side hustles and the gig economy are creating a big moment for freight forwarders like Flexport to step…
This Growth-Hungry Factoring Firm Has Funding for Fashion—and Freight
Marius Silvasan, CEO of ECapital Corp., says activity in the "extremely robust" transportation market bodes…
A Virtual Marketplace for Global Discovery, Logistics and Speed to Market
As fashion companies stock up on merchandise post-pandemic, a global marketplace like Alibaba can help them…
What Biden’s PPP Changes Mean for Small Businesses
The Biden administration's PPP updates could extend aid to even more small businesses.