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The National Retail Federation reported that a near-record 197 million people shopped between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

Mondelez International approved a stock repurchase authorization of as much as $9 billion, days after a report that the company was exploring an acquisition of chocolate maker Hershey.

A judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos., finding the takeover would lessen competition for grocery shoppers in a ruling that marks a likely death knell for the deal.

Snack-food giant Mondelez International’s potential takeover of chocolate maker Hershey Co. would rank as the year’s top M&A deal.

GXO Logistics announced Dec. 3 that CEO Malcolm Wilson plans to retire in 2025, but he will continue to lead the company during the search for a successor.

Tyson Foods will shut a meat plant in Kansas next year, eliminating 809 jobs, as the company seeks to slash costs amid a downturn in the beef industry.

Carriers are grappling with a tough freight market, relying on cost-cutting measures, operational efficiency and strategic revenue opportunities to stay ahead.

North Canton, Ohio-based KAG has expanded its dry bulk transportation services with two acquisitions, strengthening its logistics capabilities across North America.

A private equity vehicle led by Roadrunner Freight CEO Chris Jamroz bought a majority ownership stake in the less-than-truckload carrier from Elliott Investment Management.

Schneider is acquiring Baltimore-based Cowan Systems in a $390 million deal that will expand the carrier’s dedicated trucking services. The transaction is set to close by the end of 2024.