Amazon is fast approaching the United States Postal Service (USPS) as the nation’s top parcel carrier, signaling a seismic shift in the U.S. shipping landscape, according to new data from Pitney…

A new study by think tank Planet Tracker and the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Institute has found that FMCG companies with weak plastic reduction-related practices are at a higher risk of financial issues, including lawsuits, compliance costs, reputational damage, and potential share price declines The study found a significant accountability gap. More than half of companies in the packaged food sector (55%) have set no packaging-related targets whatsoever. In restaurants, that figure jumps to 72%. And even among those with some commitments, very few have developed comprehensive, company-wide strategies to address the issue.

Holiday spending took a toll on many Americans, with a large number taking on some debt to afford gifts. Over one-third (37%) of consumers racked up holiday debt this holiday season, averaging $1,223, according to recent data from LendingTree. This figure is up from $1,181 last year and the highest since 2022. Nearly half (48%) of parents with children under 18 years old borrowed to cover the holidays, taking on an average of $1,324 in debt. Among those who took on debt this holiday season, four-in-10 (41%) said they are still working on paying off last year’s bills. Overall, nearly six-in-10 (59%) of consumers with holiday debt this season said they are “stressed about it,” while 47% regret spending as much as they did. This was more common among parents of young kids (52%).