East and Gulf Coast dockworker strike might indirectly affect Hawaii's supply chain, but shipping companies assure limited impact. Concerns arise over potential long-term effects on Hawaii's economy if the strike prolongs.

Petland in East Oahu is closing its last store in Kahala after 86 years, citing challenges from e-commerce and a pivot to wholesale after a closing sale.

Amazon opened a $200 million delivery station in Honolulu, planning to accelerate local shipping times and aid 1,000 local businesses. The station expects to handle up to 400,000 packages weekly and create up to 800 jobs by end of 2024.