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ABC News
3 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
The Good Retirement: Living the high life on a low budget
Retirement can be a tricky time when we wonder, "Have I got enough money to live happily ever after?" But come retirement time, many Australians find their nest egg isn't big enough to go luxury cruising or laze on a tropical island. So how can you find enjoyment and fulfilment from retirement without spending a fortune? Guests:
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UPS Sells Ware2Go To Peter Thiel-Backed Stord As Startup Gains 2.5M Square Feet To Compete With Amazon, Expand To U.K. And Netherlands
Stord, the logistics tech startup founded by former Thiel fellow Sean Henry, is stepping up its campaign to challenge Amazon's (NASDAQ:AMZN) grip on e-commerce by acquiring United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) subsidiary Ware2Go. The deal, announced Monday, brings an additional 2.5 million square feet of fulfillment space into Stord's network and according to CNBC, it strengthens its growing footprint across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and the Netherlands. Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. Sean Henry launched Stord at just 18 years old after dropping out of the Georgia Institute of Technology to join the Thiel Fellowship, CNBC says. The fellowship is a program offering ambitious young entrepreneurs $100,000 to pursue startups instead of college, according to the website. Stord is backed by a high-profile lineup of investors, including Kleiner Perkins, Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, Franklin Templeton, and Strike Capital. The firms are fueling the company's ambition to "level the playing field" for independent e-commerce brands that struggle to match Amazon's fulfillment speed, Henry told CNBC. According to Henry, the core problem facing small and mid-size merchants is the lack of scale. Competing with Prime requires a dense, distributed logistics network that most independent brands simply can't afford to build, CNBC reports. By integrating Ware2Go's third-party delivery services into its platform, Stord aims to offer exactly that: a robust infrastructure that brings fast, efficient shipping within reach for thousands of businesses, the company says. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Stord's growth strategy is calibrated to thrive in volatile conditions. Henry told CNBC that disruption, from trade policy uncertainty to global events like the pandemic, has historically driven merchants toward platforms like Stord that offer adaptability at scale. According to the company's announcement, the Ware2Go acquisition follows other strategic moves in recent years: the purchase of Pitney Bowes' (NYSE:PBI) e-commerce fulfillment division, freight platform ProPack and direct-to-consumer fulfillment provider Fulfillment Works. With each addition, Stord has expanded its capabilities across every stage of the fulfillment cycle, from warehouse storage to last-mile delivery. Now, with more than 70 partner sites worldwide and a growing tech-integrated operations platform, according to CNBC, Stord is positioning itself as a full-cycle logistics alternative for merchants who want to retain brand control without sacrificing speed or focuses on more than warehousing, developing proprietary software designed to work in lockstep with its physical operations, CNBC says. This tight integration forms what Henry describes as a strong, defensible edge. 'If we are the one who's building our own technology in harmony with our operations, from every stage all the way through the cart... it's gonna be really hard for others to keep up,' he told CNBC. As e-commerce continues to evolve, and more consumers demand fast, reliable shipping from independent brands, Stord's expanding network may prove to be the backbone that helps them compete. Backed by elite investors and driven by a founder with a blueprint for disruption, the company benefits from industry volatility, as brands increasingly turn to flexible platforms that can weather uncertainty and scale with demand. Read Next:Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article UPS Sells Ware2Go To Peter Thiel-Backed Stord As Startup Gains 2.5M Square Feet To Compete With Amazon, Expand To U.K. And Netherlands originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
AutoStore Surpasses 1,100 Installations in EMEA, Appoints Frode S. Robberstad as President to Lead New Phase of Regional Growth
NEDRE VATS, Norway, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AutoStore™, the global technology company driving innovation in order fulfillment, today announced it has surpassed 1,100 installations across the EMEA region and introduced a new regional operating model to support continued growth and strengthen the customer and partner experience. "Every AutoStore system is more than a warehouse upgrade, it's a high-throughput advantage. Passing this milestone in EMEA shows that fulfillment is not just a back-end operation anymore. It's a front-line advantage. Our customers are using AutoStore to stay ahead, no matter how fast demand moves," said Keith White, Chief Commercial Officer at AutoStore. Fulfillment at EMEA Scale AutoStore continues to gain strong momentum across EMEA, where the demand for high-performance automation remains consistently strong. The region now boasts 931 active systems across 35 countries, serving industries such as retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and manufacturing - with an additional 172 systems pending installation. In recent years alone, EMEA has added 322 new systems, a reflection of ongoing investment in scalable, future-ready automation built for high-throughput environments. Today, EMEA operations are powered by: 34,301 robots 33.7 million bins 8,659 ports With average bin retrieval times of just 27 seconds and urgent order fulfillment in less than 4 minutes, AutoStore helps businesses across EMEA streamline operations, reduce warehouse footprint, and improve workplace conditions — all while delivering reliable, high-speed performance. New Leadership for a New Chapter To lead this next phase in the region, Frode S. Robberstad has been appointed President of EMEA. Robberstad has been with AutoStore since the very beginning and was the first person to operate an AutoStore system in a live environment back in 2002. Since 2017, he has played a key role in building AutoStore's partner network and commercial footprint across the region. This year also marks 20 years since the world's first AutoStore system went live — powered by Element Logic. That early collaboration laid the groundwork for a new era of warehouse automation, built on modularity, efficiency, and long-term value. "From the very beginning, we saw the groundbreaking potential of AutoStore's technology. Two decades later, it remains one of the most innovative and reliable automation solutions on the market — and continues to set the standard for performance and adaptability," said Eir Bjørkly, Chief Executive Officer EMEA at Element Logic. "AutoStore has always been about solving meaningful challenges through smart, scalable automation — and we're just getting started. This new chapter is about speed, proximity, and accountability. By aligning teams under a shared mission and putting decision-making closer to the market, we're strengthening our ability to grow with our partners and support customers in an even more impactful way," said Robberstad. Looking Ahead: A Regionally Empowered Operating Model Effective May 1, 2025, the EMEA commercial organization now unites Partner Sales, Solution Consulting, Business Development, Consulting Sales, Customer Success, Regional Marketing Execution, and Technical Account Management under one regional leadership team. This structure gives AutoStore the agility to respond quickly, collaborate deeply, and deliver a seamless experience across the full customer journey. By bringing together the collective expertise of AutoStore and our partners—drawn from working with over 1,200 customers across 1,650 sites worldwide—we're better equipped to solve complex challenges, accelerate automation efforts, and drive measurable ROI. This milestone reflects the shared success of our entire partner ecosystem — past and present — who continue to help customers scale smarter, faster, and with lasting impact. The AutoStore system is built to last — a key aspect of our sustainability approach. Many of the earliest systems deployed in EMEA are still running at peak performance today, proving that high-throughput automation can deliver value not just instantly, but over decades. At the core of this transformation is the AutoStore community — a global network of customers, integration partners, employees, and technology collaborators. By empowering teams locally and listening closely to our ecosystem, AutoStore is creating the foundation for a new phase of regional growth, built on stronger relationships, faster execution, and shared success. AutoStore – moving things forward. For more information on AutoStore's latest technology, visit About AutoStore AutoStore™ holds a simple yet powerful vision: to store and move things for everyone, everywhere. Founded in Norway, we've grown into a global technology company. AutoStore uses advanced software to automate and orchestrate order fulfillment. Our goal is to ensure orders arrive faster than ever, with minimal environmental impact. That's how we help brands exceed customer expectations. We have more than 1650 systems in nearly 60 countries, and we grow continuously as a community of employees, partners, customers, suppliers, and connected technologies. Automation should make life easier, and by listening carefully to our community, we innovate to meet the industry's most complex needs. With AutoStore™, brands gain speed, efficiency, and improved workplaces. And much more floor space. AutoStore – moving things forward. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Patrik Wallgren, AutoStore,
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Crumbl Selects ShipHawk to Streamline Warehouse Fulfillment Operations and Improve Franchisee Experience
The partnership will lead to enhanced shipping efficiencies and faster order processing. SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / ShipHawk, a leading warehouse and fulfillment management solution, announced that Crumbl, the fan-favorite gourmet cookie and dessert company, has selected ShipHawk WMS and Advanced Shipping to streamline fulfillment operations by making shipping fast, providing accurate shipping quotes, and automating order release management, lot and expiration date management, picking, and packing logo ShipHawk logo Crumbl, known for its rotating flavors of cookies and iconic pink box, began in 2017 when co-founders and cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley teamed up to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie. Today, the business has 1,000+ locations, franchisees across the United States, and has expanded internationally. With that growth comes increasing fulfillment demand for ingredient supply chains, franchisee operations, and eCommerce merchandise orders. Powered by ShipHawk WMS and TMS, the company will be able to keep up with order demand, ensuring ingredients and baking tools are received, picked, packed, and shipped correctly, and manual fulfillment processes are a challenge of the past. 'Partnering with ShipHawk will not only help speed up Crumbl's eCommerce orders from its two warehouses, it will optimize our freight rates, increase warehouse productivity, benchmark freight among other suppliers but most importantly, it will support our franchisee business owners by providing access to accurate shipping rate quotes and faster shipping,' said Katie Anthony, Senior Director of Supply Chain. 'These solutions offer a great opportunity for us to better equip franchisees with shipping options and ensure every Crumbl location has the ingredients they need to provide our iconic cookies and desserts to our customers.' 'As businesses grow and experience increased demand, many struggle to scale without the right tools in place,' said Jeremy Bodenhamer, CEO and Co-Founder of ShipHawk. 'ShipHawk's fulfillment management solutions offer those tools, giving businesses the ability to streamline warehouse and shipping operations by increasing the visibility required to uncover inefficiencies, identify opportunities to reduce fulfillment costs, and increase throughput. We're very excited to work with Crumbl and support their growth.' ShipHawk provides an all-in-one fulfillment solution, giving parcel, LTL, and full-truckload shippers access to the same tools and efficiencies used by the largest companies in the world. ShipHawk customers come looking for solutions to automate the entire fulfillment process - from the moment items are received to when they're picked, packed, and shipped - resulting in measurable efficiency gains, improved inventory accuracy, reduced warehouse travel time, and reduced costs while increasing order throughput. About Crumbl: Crumbl is a popular dessert franchise with a mission to bring friends and family together over the best desserts in the world. Crumbl was founded in 2017 in Logan, Utah, by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley. In just eight years, Crumbl has grown from a humble cookie shop to the fastest-growing dessert chain in the US, with over 1,000 locations across all 50 states, plus Canada and Puerto Rico. The rotating menu offers new flavors every week, while regularly bringing back crowd favorites and unique original recipes, all served in Crumbl's iconic Pink Box. Don't miss the weekly menu drops posted every Sunday at 6 pm MST on Crumbl's social media accounts. Visit Crumbl online at on social media (@crumblcookies and @ or at any of the nationwide locations. About ShipHawk Headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif., ShipHawk is a fulfillment management solution focused on giving businesses access to the same tools and efficiencies used by the largest companies in the world. ShipHawk works with high-volume shippers using an ERP. Our solutions include a warehouse management system (WMS), advanced shipping, in-cart rating, freight and parcel audit, and a handheld dimensioner. In addition to providing fulfillment solutions, we provide skilled industry expertise to dramatically improve your operations and outcomes to save time, decrease costs, and improve labor complexities. To learn more about ShipHawk, please visit Contact InformationClaire Eastburn Senior Product Marketing Manager SOURCE: ShipHawk press release
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ranpak Expands its Global Footprint Through Large-Scale Sustainable Packaging Partnership with Thalia
Leading international book retailer partners with Ranpak to boost efficiency and reduce environmental impact across its more than 500 stores and ecommerce operations. CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio & HAGEN, Germany, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ranpak Holdings Corp. ("Ranpak") (NYSE: PACK), a global leader in sustainable packaging automation technology and solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Thalia, the largest book retail chain in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). The partnership marks a significant advancement in Thalia's fulfillment capabilities and commitment to sustainability. As part of the first stage of this collaboration, Thalia will install at its fulfillment and production facility, that will be opened in 2026, a total of 12 Ranpak automated packaging systems, including 3 Cut'It!™ EVO, 3 Form'It!™ packers, and 6 Flap'it!™ systems. Flap'it! – an automated right-sizing solution developed to streamline the packing process and protection for small, flat items. Form'it! – an automated box-forming system designed to improve the first step in the packaging process by automatically erecting corrugated boxes. Cut'it! EVO – an advanced automated right-sizing system that optimizes the height of shipping boxes after items have been picked and packed to minimize void and automatically closes and seals them – all with zero waste. Ranpak's automation portfolio integrates seamlessly into modern fulfillment environments, allowing Thalia to optimize its packaging process across both its robust ecommerce platform and network of more than 500 brick-and-mortar stores, significantly enhancing throughput, package protection, and environmental performance. "At Ranpak, we are committed to helping companies transition to smarter, more sustainable packaging processes," said Omar Asali, Chairman and CEO of Ranpak. "Our partnership with Thalia represents a shared vision for automation that not only delivers operational excellence but also reduces environmental impact. We are proud to support Thalia's fulfillment network with our innovative, paper-based automation solutions." This installation represents Phase One of a broader initiative, with additional Ranpak systems under consideration as Thalia scales its operations to meet increasing customer demand across its digital and retail channels. "Partnering with Ranpak for our new omni-channel-hub, which will be an outstanding fulfillment and production facility, marks a key milestone in our mission to make book distribution smarter, greener, and more efficient," said Marco Rebohm, Managing Director Supply Chain and Logistics at Thalia. "These new systems will enhance our fulfillment capabilities, support our sustainability goals, and position us for scalable growth. This is just the beginning of a powerful transformation and exciting partnership ahead." The integration of Ranpak's solutions will be implemented by Element Logic, known for optimizing warehouse operations using AutoStore and other smart technologies. About RanpakFounded in 1972, Ranpak's mission is to deliver sustainable packaging solutions that improve supply chain performance and reduce environmental impact. With a global footprint and a reputation for innovation, Ranpak helps businesses transition away from plastic packaging through its extensive line of paper-based products and advanced automation systems. For more information, visit About ThaliaThalia is the market-leading omni-channel-book retailer in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a turnover of 1,9 bn. Euros in FY 2023/24 and approx. 6,800 employees. More than 500 bookshops make up the Thalia store network, combined with a strong presence in eCommerce to create a unique customer experience. Thalia stands for literacy, culture, and sustainable development across the DACH region. For more information, visit About Element LogicElement Logic is a technology company specializing in optimizing warehouse operations through intelligent automation systems such as AutoStore. With deep expertise in logistics processes and software integration, Element Logic ensures future-ready solutions that drive efficiency and scalability for customers across Europe. View source version on Contacts EMEA Media Inquiries: Vivianne Bongers Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
