August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Georgia Ports Authority has announced its second busiest month on record for the Port of Savannah. In July, the GPA moved 378,767 20-foot equivalent container units (TEUs), an increase of 12.7 percent, or 42,668 TEUs, compared to the same month last year.
August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) has hired John Bauer as senior vp of global inventory management to lead the teams responsible for ordering, inventory positioning, global trade and domestic transportation.
August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Active workspace solutions provider Varidesk has partnered with Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea, through his non-profit foundation, to help renovate four schools and bring desks and school supplies to Puerto Rico.
August 15,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation has upgraded its retail sales forecast for 2018 and said sales are now expected to grow more than previously predicted.
August 15,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Retailer RH (NYSE:RH) has appointed Ryno Blignaut as president, CFO and administrative officer, replacing Karen Boone who is stepping down after a transition period to spend more time with her family.
August 15,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Polyurethane foam producer FXI has named Harold Earley, longtime chief operating officer and chief financial officer, to president and CEO. He will also join FXI’s Board of Directors.
August 15,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Bob’s Discount Furniture and the Patriots teamed up to host an event for 200 children in need at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 13., surprising each child with a Bob O Pedic Patriots-themed bed.