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Kroger Cuts 1,000 Corporate Jobs After Merger Collapse

The company is making structural changes to its teams across the U.S., interim CEO Ron Sargent said in a memo to staff on Aug. 26.

August 26, 2025
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Volkswagen’s Elli Expands Into Energy Trading

The shift to intermittent renewables in European electricity markets has created a need for new types of power-purchase agreements and a more flexible demand response from major users.

August 26, 2025
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ChatGPT Developer Offers Advice for AI Adoption in Trucking

Rapid advances in AI promise to transform operations in many industries, including freight transportation, as more powerful AI models become widely available at lower costs.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Confidence Declines With Recession Fears Rising

A measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business conditions and the job market fell 1.2 points to 74.8, remaining below 80, the marker that can signal a recession ahead.

August 26, 2025
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Walmart Adds Next-Day Shipping in Key Cities

Walmart's fulfillment service, which stores and ships products for third-party marketplace sellers, will provide next-day delivery in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta.

August 26, 2025
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CPKC Not Interested in Merger, Warns of Risks

The statement comes about a month after rival Union Pacific agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing the company at about $72 billion.

August 26, 2025
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EPA Moves to Block California’s Roadside Emissions Checks

This time EPA is targeting the California Air Resources Board’s Clean Truck Check law, also known as the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program.

August 26, 2025
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End of De Minimis Rule Aug. 29 to Hit Shoppers, Businesses

Having to pay import taxes on small parcels from other countries likely will be a big change for some small businesses and online shoppers.

August 26, 2025
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Japan, Taiwan Change Parcel Delivery Rules to US

The U.S. revoked its tariff exemption on lower-value packages from across the world, starting Aug. 29.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Takes Steps to Hit India With 50% Tariff

President Donald Trump announced plans earlier this month to double tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% over its purchases of Russian oil.

August 26, 2025