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Retailers looking to buy trucking assets

Brian Straight Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Who wants to own a trucking company? Retailers are starting to line up

Ongoing supply chain constraints and the need to get a handle on e-commerce fulfillment is driving interest in logistics companies among retailers.

Wilson Logistics’ Western operations acquired by nation’s biggest furniture retailer

Ashley Furniture has acquired Wilson Logistics, which provides asset-based third-party logistics services with a fleet of more than 1,200 trucks.

AEO’s acquisition of AirTerra melds separate parcel delivery visions

AirTerra’s founder looks to connect regional parcel carriers and offer options to SMB retailers. AEO looks to offer logistics as a service to competitors.