Author: Daniel Novoa

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a complaint Monday against job scheduling platform Branch Messenger and Walmart for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly and poorly managed deposit accounts in order to get paid.“Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts and took advantage of more than a million delivery workers,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a news release. “Companies cannot force workers to get paid through accounts that drain their income with junk fees.”The lawsuit alleges that since 2021, Branch and Walmart opened Branch accounts for more than one million drivers who are part of the Spark Driver…

A recent survey reveals that online shoppers place great importance on environmentally friendly and fast deliveries.The survey of 400 U.S. adults by online eyewear retailer SmartBuyGlasses reveals that 67% of respondents shop online at least once a month, and 50% shop online once a week or more. It also provides insight into consumer sentiment in areas such as online delivery and artificial intelligence.What are the online delivery trends?Nearly 70% of respondents value home delivery, with Gen Zers most likely to pay for it. Nearly three in four (73%) are willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly delivery, which includes:36% would…

Duluth Trading Co. is currently making digital purchases from the most profitable points in its distribution network.The Wisconsin-based lifestyle brand known for offering casual apparel, workwear, outdoor apparel, and accessories for men and women is leveraging Active Order Management and Active Store Inventory & Fulfillment solutions from Manhattan Associates to help make its inventory available across its 65 stores, four distribution centers and entire digital presence.The retailer has set a goal of reaching $1 billion in sales by the end of 2025 and is updating its inventory strategy to help achieve this goal. As part of that effort,  Duluth Trading…

Artificial intelligence and how it is changing the way consumers shop and how stores sell is the main focus of this year’s National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, which drew 40,000 retail executives, technology companies and other vendors to the Javits Convention Center in New York this week.Following what has been labeled as the first AI-driven holiday season, when the industry saw in real time how AI was driving purchasing decisions, retail executives flocked to the show looking to learn how to leverage new technologies to boost profits.More than two dozen presentations on Sunday, the day the event kicked off,…

Colombia is preparing a 460-square-meter stand to present its sustainability, diversity and culture at Fitur 2025, the most important international tourism fair in the world, which will take place in Madrid, Spain, between January 22 and 26, 2025.At this international event, the country will be presenting its cruise offer, seeking to conquer the European market. In addition, he will present the strategy of ProColombia Macondo, inspired by the country of beauty, which consists of a new tourist offer designed to pay tribute to Gabriel García Márquez, on the occasion of the premiere of the series Cien Años de Soledad on…

It looks like not all Big Lots stores are closing after all.The liquidated retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in September, said it has agreed to a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partner that allows for the transfer of Big Lots’ assets, including distribution centers, stores and intellectual property, to other companies and retailers, including Variety Wholesalers, Inc.  Under the terms of the deal, Variety Wholesalers, which operates more than 400 stores in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic under the Roses, Maxway, Roses Express, Bill’s Dollar Stores, Super 10, Super 10 and Bargain Town brands, intends to acquire between 200 and 400…

Although Costco claims it has a stable “well-served employee base,” more than 18,000 employees disagree. Costco truck drivers voted to strike on January 31.The Teamsters have been at odds with Costco since last August after the company refused to accept a card verification agreement which would make it easier for non-union Costco workers to join the union – only 8% of its 219,000 US employees are Teamsters members.With their current contract set to expire on January 31, 2025, the Teamsters and Costco began negotiations in mid-December and came to nothing, leading to the 85% of Costco union members to vote…

Medellin It’s a city that you will fall in love with, not only for its pleasant climate (around 19 °C all year round), but also for its friendly people, its delicious food and that paisa charm that captivates visitors.The country humor that characterizes the inhabitants of Medellín is reflected in the Antioquian trovas, the typical dances and in general in the paisa culture that fades away among the hectic life of the metropolis. There is no way for these people to become discouraged, as they have one of the most prolific territories in Colombia, with large companies and growth in…

Walgreens, one of the leading U.S. drugstore chains, is implementing a significant restructuring that involves the elimination of 256 jobs at its support centers, including the corporate offices located in Deerfield and even the former post office. These decisions are accompanied by the elimination of 215 vacant positions. The move comes as the company had already made cuts in May, laying off 504 employees, equivalent to approximately 10% of its company-wide workforce. This change reveals Walgreens’ intention to focus on its core retail pharmacy business, in response to a business environment that has been increasingly challenging and volatile.Walgreens spokesman Fraser…

Antioquian villages attract attention for their beauty and charm, as well as their importance in the country’s history, and one of them has just been chosen as the best in the country for rural tourism, a recognition that was awarded during the framework of the presentation of the awards for the Best Tourism Village 2024, which is carried out by UN Tourism to praise the best destinations for this type of tourism.This is Jardín, a town that is part of the select group of the Colombian Heritage Towns Tourism Network, thanks to its particular charm, which gives it its cultural…