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COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2024-- Loop, the leading return management platform, announced today the launch of its latest returns industry data report. The results from the survey provide insights into how retailers feel about the escalation of returns fraud and policy abuse, as well as the preventive measures they’ve already taken or would be willing to take moving forward to combat the issue. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240808515777/en/ Loop surveyed over 600 full-time associates and analysts in the U.S., U.K., and Australia responsible for their brand’s return process. The survey uncovers retailers’ views on the rise of returns fraud and policy abuse, and the actions they are taking to combat the behavior (Graphic: Business Wire)

New Survey From Loop Shows Fraud and Policy Abuse are Outpacing Operational Costs and Supply Chain Issues as Major Concerns for Retailers

Dynamic Logistix (DLX), a leading third-party logistics provider that combines world-class technology with stellar personal service, has announced the five recipients of its 2024 Carriers of the Year (COTY) award. DLX's Carrier of the Year program was designed to recognize top performing carriers across all sizes and modes of transportation....

Dynamic Logistix crowns five companies as Carriers of the Year

A recent study conducted by Aventus at Heathrow Airport revealed that implementing a blockchain-based solution has resulted in noteworthy enhancements in data visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency within the cargo handling sector. According to a study conducted by Aventus & Airport Perishables Handling (APH) at Heathrow Airport, airlines can achieve...

Aventus Supply Chain Solution Showcases the Influence of Polkadot on the Aviation Sector

In May, 60% of respondents to Accenture’s latest Pulse of Change survey said they expect faster revenue growth, down 20% from 75% in March. Conversely, 12% now expect revenue growth to slow, twice as many as in March (6%). “Supply chain and manufacturing executives are increasingly focusing on geopolitical...

Supply Chain Growth Expected to Slow; Concerns Remain Over Workforce and Geopolitical Tension

This AI Ecosystem Report, featuring supply chain and procurement expert Joanna Martinez, an Acceleration Economy practitioner analyst, delves into the latest factors in supply chain disruptions and what measures executives can take to mitigate their impact. 00:26 — A few months ago there was a big focus on shipping disruptions....

AI, Nearshoring, and Proactive Planning Can Mitigate Future Supply Chain Disruptions

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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"We're looking to make certain we get compensated — however they decide to — for what they cost us," Ed Bastian said in a CNBC interview.

Delta CEO says IT outage cost the airline $500 million, and it has 'no choice' but to seek damages from CrowdStrike

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When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

Walgreens shared in an Aug. 7 Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it could sell off its entire stake in primary care clinic chain VillageMD. "The company is currently evaluating a variety of options with respect to VillageMD in light of ongoing investments by the company in VillageMD’s businesses and VillageMD’s substantial ongoing and expected future cash requirement," the filing said. "These options could include a sale of all or part of the VillageMD businesses, possible restructuring options and other strategic opportunities."

Walgreens eyes offloading all of VillageMD

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When Dallas-based Steward Health Care shared plans to close two of its Massachusetts hospitals and lay off 1,243 employees, its CEO, Ralph de la Torre, MD, was in France at Versailles for the equestrian 2024 Olympic events, according to the Boston Globe. The Aug. 7 opinion piece, authored by former...

Eyes stay on Steward CEO amid France trip

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An organization that supplies blood to hundreds of hospitals is back to normal operations following a July 29 ransomware attack. OneBlood said Aug. 8 that it restored its software system used to manage its blood supply online. "OneBlood is processing and distributing blood products to the more than 250 hospitals...

Hospital blood supplier back online following ransomware attack

The FDA has approved the first nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis. The epinephrine nasal spray, called neffy, is for emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric patients weighing approximately 66 pounds or more, according to an Aug. 9 news release from the agency. The approval is...

FDA approves 1st anaphylaxis nasal spray

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh – Family Dollar has struck a strategic partnership that aims to elevate its product assortment. The hard discount chain – which parent company Dollar Tree recently put up for acquisition – has hired First Insight Inc. to refine its merchandise line-up through predictive analytics. The goal: to create “groundbreaking concepts,” reduce markdowns, pare stock shortages and eliminate underperforming products.

Family Dollar moves to boost its merchandise strategy

Large health systems publicly reported billions in profits for the first half of 2024 and Kaufman Hall data shows a strong uptick in year over year hospital margins. Average operating margins reached nearly 5% in January, up from 2.7% in the previous month, and have hovered between 4.4% and 4.1% since then.

The truth about hospital profitability

UPS will soon acquire a nearly 50-year-old delivery company based in Mexico as part of the company’s plan to become the top delivery service in the world. UPS has entered into an acquisition agreement with Estafeta, which is expected to close by the end of the year. The acquisition of Estafeta will include six Boeing 737-400 freighters, along with maritime, railway, and trucking services, reported AirCargoNews.

UPS to acquire nearly 50-year-old Mexican delivery company

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Round Rock, TX

JW Newman was named CEO of St. David's Round Rock (Texas) Medical Center, a 209-bed facility and level 2 trauma center. Mr. Newman will transition to his new role on Aug. 12, according to a hospital news release shared with Becker's. He joins St. David's Round Rock from TriStar Centennial...

Texas hospital names CEO

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

In this TechTalk, sponsored by BluePrint Automation, Hunter Schultheis, north central regional sales manager, discusses the benefits and versatility of the Gantry 300 Swing machine for building three- and four-sided case pallet displays for club stores with Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief of Commercial Baking.

Automated Case Packing for Pallet Displays | TechTalk with BluePrint Automation

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On June 27, a pair was spotted roaming hospitals on Alton Parkway , where multiple victims reported their wallets had been stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department . The victims later found fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including transactions at the Target on Jamboree Rd.

Two suspects stole wallets at Irvine hospitals then used the credit cards at a Target store

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Port strike would disrupt hospital supply chains

Vizient recommends supply chain leaders at health systems keep close watch of a looming, potential strike on East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. Since fall 2023,...

Port strike would disrupt hospital supply chains

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