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Honda Debuts Four-Wheeled E-Bike for Last-Mile Delivery

Honda said June 17 it plans to start small-scale production this year of an all-electric quadricycle, called the FastPort eQuad, for last-mile delivery in North America and Europe.

June 17, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon, Walmart Consider Issuing Own Stablecoins: Report

Amazon and Walmart are among large multinational companies that have discussed issuing their own stablecoins in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people.

June 13, 2025
Government, Business, Private

JBS Shares to Begin Trading on NYSE

Brazilian meat giant JBS expects its shares to begin trading June 13 on the New York Stock Exchange.

June 13, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Exerts More Control Over Whole Foods

Amazon is exerting more control over Whole Foods Market, largely ending the independence the grocery chain had retained since being acquired eight years ago.

June 12, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Top 100

UNFI Hack Leaves Some Whole Foods Shelves Bare

In a June 9 email to customers, a representative said the company is “working toward the goal of returning to full operational capacity by” June 15 or sooner and apologized for any disruption.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates “unauthorized activity” with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

Walmart CFO Says Shoppers Remain Focused on Food, Essentials

Walmart said shoppers are still spending about the same as they did a year or two ago, with a focus on food and essentials over discretionary purchases.

June 6, 2025
Business, Equipment, Private

Herc Rentals Closes $3.9 Billion Merger With H&E

“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,” said Herc CEO Larry Silber.

June 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private, Top 100

Walmart Enhances Drone Delivery in Attempt to Speed Up Orders

Walmart is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.

June 5, 2025
Business, Private

Procter & Gamble to Cut Up to 7,000 Jobs

Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years as the maker of Tide and Pampers wrestles with tariff-related costs and customers who have grown anxious about the economy.

June 5, 2025