Waymo will start offering robotaxi rides to people in its “Waymo One” early rider program in Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and “parts of Sunnyvale” starting Wednesday, an expansion that will bring its footprint in Silicon Valley to 27 square miles. The Waymo vehicles will be available around-the-clock, and the new territories add to
Hinge Health, a 10-year-old company that offers a digital solution to treat chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, filed to go public. Although Hinge has not yet announced how many shares, nor priced them, the IPO specialists at Renaissance Capital estimate the company hopes to raise up to $500 million in its offering. Hinge’s revenue in 2024
JDR Cable Systems (JDR), a global subsea cable supplier and service provider, part of the TFKable Group, has won new contracts and is set to grow after a UK Export Finance (UKEF) guarantee helped it secure £30 million in financing. Supported by an 80% UKEF guarantee, HSBC UK, Societe Generale and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) issued
Following last year’s lacklustre Black Friday – dubbed ‘Beige Friday’ after sales dropped by -1.9% – the event is set to regain its sparkle this year. Brits have been tightening their belts for so long that they have run out of notches, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. Expect them to loosen up for a
A new survey of UK consumers commissioned by GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has revealed that 54% of Brits who plan to shop for Christmas presents this year will use special deal days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to purchase their gifts. The survey, which explored the
October’s High Street and online sales results make depressing reading for retailers as the Christmas season gets underway. They will be desperately hoping Black Friday brightens November’s figures, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales bulletin shows overall retail sales, and online sales in particular, stumbled in October. Combined
FuelQ® business fuel card holders have saved an average 11.03 pence per litre on pump prices since September 2023 by using fuel cards when they pay to fill up. Fluctuating fuel prices have become a staple concern for UK motorists. According to a research briefing published by the House of Commons in July this year,
Snow Affecting Some Deliveries – Your Rights For Delays? : The home delivery expert Parcelhero says most courier and mail services across the UK are delivering as normal, even in snowy areas. However, there are a number of localised exceptions. What can customers do if their delivery or collection is delayed? Much of the UK,
Donald Trump’s return to office will have a significant impact on UK retail and supply chain businesses, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. SME businesses and their logistics and delivery partners should start preparing now to meet the challenges and opportunities of Trump 2.0. The international delivery expert Parcelhero says Donald Trump’s return to power is likely
There is only one month to go until Logistics UK’s Virtual Transport Manager event, which takes place on Friday 29 November. Virtual Transport Manager enables transport managers from across the country to take advantage of all the information and guidance available at Logistics UK’s live Transport Manager conferences, even if they are unable to attend in
