2018 RETAIL & LOGISTICS

April 24, 2018

In 2017, there were more store closures than at the height of the Great Recession, Amazon continued to dominate the online market, and Cyber Monday outperformed Black Friday for online sales for the second year in a row. One thing remains clear for 2018: businesses that want to survive the “Retail Apocalypse” must make changes to meet increasing customer demands. 2018 will be about improving strategies for eCommerce sales, fulfillment operations, and embracing the world of on-demand commerce

Spotlight

Horizon Lines

Horizon Lines, Inc. operates as a holding company for Horizon Lines, LLC (Horizon Lines) and wholly owned subsidiaries, Horizon Logistics Holdings, LLC (Horizon Logistics), Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI) and Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, Inc. (HLPR). The Company’s services are classified into two businesses: Horizon Lines and Horizon Logistics. Horizon Lines operates as a Jones Act container shipping business with primary service to ports within the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Horizon Lines also offers terminal services. Horizon Logistics manages integrated logistics service offerings, including rail, trucking, warehousing, distribution and non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services. HLPR operates as an agent for Horizon Lines in Puerto Rico and also provides terminal services in Puerto Rico.

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Horizon Lines

Horizon Lines, Inc. operates as a holding company for Horizon Lines, LLC (Horizon Lines) and wholly owned subsidiaries, Horizon Logistics Holdings, LLC (Horizon Logistics), Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI) and Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, Inc. (HLPR). The Company’s services are classified into two businesses: Horizon Lines and Horizon Logistics. Horizon Lines operates as a Jones Act container shipping business with primary service to ports within the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Horizon Lines also offers terminal services. Horizon Logistics manages integrated logistics service offerings, including rail, trucking, warehousing, distribution and non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services. HLPR operates as an agent for Horizon Lines in Puerto Rico and also provides terminal services in Puerto Rico.

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