Wal-Mart offers free two day shipping to all customers
Wal-Mart drops its paid Shipping Pass and begins free two day shipping for orders of 35 or more. The Bentonville retailer touts 2 million eligible items including toys electronics and groceries and says refunds will be issued for prior Shipping Pass memberships. Marc Lore states the change raises the competitive bar against Amazon Prime.
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Wal-Mart
Bentonville, Ark
Amazon
Marc Lore
U.S
Lore
Jet.com
Vehicle donations face high costs and uneven charity returns
Donors in Westchester and Florida show how vehicle gifts yield varied results. The National Veterans Service Fund reports 18.5 percent of $6.5 million in donations went to the charity, while Vetmade Industries notes most funds in 2015 funneled through for profit firms. analysts say towing, advertising, storage, and paperwork drive expenses.
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Westchester
National Veterans Service Fund
Darien
Conn
Phil Kraft
The
United Way
Santa Ana
Calif
Vetmade Industries
Tampa
Fla
Just Donated Inc
Orange
UPS Faces Earnings Hit From Home Deliveries Shift
UPS slumped the most in two years as a strong dollar and e commerce driven home deliveries weighed on 2017 earnings and Q4 profit. CEO David Abney said automation and cost cuts are needed to offset higher costs from home deliveries and holiday cyber week spikes. Analyst Helane Becker noted the consumer shipment trend may pressure UPS amid Amazon’s expanding delivery network.
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United Parcel Service
U.S
Courier
David Abney
Abney
Cowen & Co
Helane Becker
Guinness plans American Open Gate Brewery in Maryland state
Diageo USA announces an American Open Gate Brewery in Relay Maryland between Ellicott City and BWI. Guinness Stout remains brewed in Dublin while the Maryland site will host new U S beers including Guinness Blonde American Lager and brewer created offerings. Opening aimed for mid October marking 200 years since Guinness first shipped to the United States.
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Dublin
Ireland
Diageo Beer Company USA
Open Gate
Relay
Ellicott City
Bwi Thurgood Marshall
Calvert
Captain Morgan
Diageo
Guinness Stout
St. James’ Gate
U.S
Alix Dunn
United States
America
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