Bringoz Industry Weekly 5/4

mazon is investing over $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network. Aurora Innovation has successfully launched a self-driving truck service in Texas. Distributors face rising costs and supply chain disruptions as they adapt to new tariffs. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Amazon is investing over $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network, with a focus on small towns across the United States, to bring faster delivery to customers in less densely populated areas. Once the expansion is complete, Amazon’s network will be able to deliver more than 1 billion more packages each year to customers living in 13,000-plus ZIP codes. By the end of 2026, Amazon said that it will have tripled the size of its rural delivery network. Read more.

Aurora Innovation has successfully launched a self-driving truck service in Texas, making it the first company to deploy driverless, heavy-duty trucks for commercial use on public roads in the U.S. Aurora began running freight this week between Dallas and Houston and has completed 1,200 miles in a single self-driving truck without a driver so far. The company plans to build up to “tens of self-driving trucks” and expand to El Paso and Phoenix by the end of 2025. Read more.

Distributors across the U.S. are sounding the alarm as new tariffs and potential tax hikes threaten to squeeze already tight margins and disrupt supply chains. A recent survey by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and Modern Distribution Management reveals that many in the industry are bracing for large cost increases and operational challenges in 2025.​ Sixty-two percent of distributors expect their cost of goods sold to increase by 10% or more in 2025.​ Read more.

Furniture retailers who once relied solely on expansive showrooms are now embracing omnichannel strategies to meet the demands of today’s consumer. As the lines between digital and physical shopping continue to blur, omnichannel retail has emerged as a crucial strategy for boosting customer engagement. Here’s a look at how retailers can enhance omnichannel furniture shopping experiences. Read more.

New tariffs will play a critical role in reshaping the automotive industry, as they influence everything from the cost of manufacturing to pricing strategies, trade relations, and supply chain efficiency. Here’s a closer look at how the new tariffs are affecting the automotive industry, from manufacturers and suppliers to dealerships and consumers. Read more.

From digital sales growth to supply chain innovation, new trends are reshaping how B2B companies operate and engage with clients. As companies continue to embrace digital tools, data-driven strategies, and new approaches to customer engagement, the future of the B2B industry will be more agile, efficient, and customer-centric than ever. Here’s a look at four trends that are shaping the B2B industry in 2025. Read more.