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Volkswagen Cost-cutting shrinks dealer network, launches online sales

Automobiles for sale are seen at Serramonte Volkswagen in Colma, California, U.S., October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam MUNICH (Reuters) - Volkswagen plans to shrink its European dealer network and introduce online sales as the cost-cutting automaker adjusts to changing purchasing habits in the digital age. Volkswagen (VW) aims to increase profitability and

Costco Unveils Two E-Commerce Delivery Services in Hopes of Fighting Amazon

A man enters a Costco Wholesale Corp. store in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Costco Wholesale Corp., the largest U.S. warehouse-club chain, posted fiscal third-quarter profit that missed analysts' estimates even as comparable sales gained 6 percent. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg The move should reduce pressure from Amazon and

Belgian Bpost acquires U.S-based E-commerce logistics firm, Radial, in a $820 million deal

bpost announces today the acquisition of US-based company Radial, to expand offerings and accelerate thedevelopment of bpost's e-commerce logistics solutions, in deal valued at $820 million. The acquisition leverages Radial's e-commerce service,expertise and scale with bpost to provide an industry-leading cross-border value proposition for its customers in Europe and North America. Bpost, a Belgian company that provides mail and parcel services, while Radial is a privately-owned company that provides

Foreign firms, local Tycoons jostle for the Concession of Nigeria’s Lagos, Abuja airports

Indications have emerged that companies owned by top Nigerian tycoons and some foreign firms from Europe have shown interest in running the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Top government officials, who are privy to the airport concession arrangement, told the Punch newspaper that companies

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