Daily Archives: January 12, 2012

Jan12

Ascena Retail Group CEO prepares for the next generation of brick-and-mortar

By Jennifer Overstreet | Published: January 12, 2012

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Retail technology is evolving quickly, with even traditionally brick-and-mortar retailers giving shoppers an experience that integrates the best of the digital world with all the advantages of a physical store. With 2,500 stores across North America, Ascena Retail Group has made headlines with its store growth in recent years. The company, which includes the subsidiaries [...]

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Jan12

New trucking rule to increase costs and congestion, reduce productivity and safety

By Jon Gold, VP, Supply Chain | Published: January 12, 2012

4 Comments | Posted in Public Policy

Right before the end of 2011, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a revised Driver’s Hours-of-Service Final Rule (HOS) impacting the daily and weekly amounts that trucker drivers can drive. The new rule is a bit complicated but the ramifications are severe and will surely be felt on America’s roadways [...]

Posted in: Public Policy Tagged Department of Transportation, drivers hours of service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |

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