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Breaking LTL

Breaking LTL

by Brittain Ladd | Aug 23, 2023 | Logistics, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Transportation, Trucking

The majority of retail and logistics analysts and reporters continue to focus on last mile delivery in their reports and articles. For example, Amazon has relaunched Amazon Shipping, a program that competes with UPS and FedEx. I understand the interest in the program....
The Clock is Ticking for TikTok

The Clock is Ticking for TikTok

by Brittain Ladd | Aug 12, 2023 | Grocery, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Social Media

To understand what TikTok is up to, one must first understand that TikTok is controlled by their parent company, ByteDance, based in China and worth $200B. Although TikTok is wildly popular in the USA, the majority of revenue and profits at ByteDance are driven by...
DoorDash will Create ‘X,’ an Everything App, Not Twitter

DoorDash will Create ‘X,’ an Everything App, Not Twitter

by Brittain Ladd | Aug 10, 2023 | Delivery, E-Commerce, Grocery, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Social Media

Special thanks to Nancy Luna of Insider for quoting me in this article. Those who frequently read my posts know that I am a fan of DoorDash. In my opinion, DoorDash has one of the best CEOs in business, Tony Xu, and arguably the most capable executive team in the food...
Is Getir Going Out of Business?

Is Getir Going Out of Business?

by Brittain Ladd | Jul 13, 2023 | Delivery, Grocery, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail

The following is my opinion. I have stated clearly for over two years that Getir, which has a valuation of $12B, is woefully overvalued. I don’t believe Getir was ever legitimately worth $12B. I have also been consistent in stating that Getir will only be worth...
Starbucks can Reimagine the Company and Help Millions – Here’s How

Starbucks can Reimagine the Company and Help Millions – Here’s How

by Brittain Ladd | Jun 12, 2023 | Food & Drink, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail

I don’t drink coffee but I’m a fan of Starbucks. The company is in the process of implementing several new strategies under the watch of CEO Laxman Narasimhan. One such strategy is using third-party partners to help expand its last mile capabilities. The company...
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