Morning Business Report: DHL shipping cuts, Sam’s Club tech shift, and Golf’s surprising health edge

Shipping giant DHL will suspend international shipments valued over $800 to U.S. consumers starting today.

(LILAMAX)- Shipping giant DHL will suspend international shipments valued over $800 to U.S. consumers starting today. The move comes in response to updated U.S. customs regulations that now require formal entry processing for all imports exceeding that value.

Sam’s Club is rolling out a new “friction-free” shopping experience by phasing out traditional checkouts. Shoppers will use the Sam’s Club mobile app to scan items as they shop, with AI scanners at the exit verifying purchases—eliminating the need for receipt checks at the door.

Stocks ended mostly lower last Thursday, with the Dow marking its third losing week out of the last four. Investors will be closely watching tariff developments this week, especially after China vowed to retaliate against countries aligning with U.S. efforts to isolate Beijing.

Home Depot’s gardening department is now its biggest moneymaker, generating $20 billion annually—more than its lumber, paint, and appliance divisions. The Wall Street Journal reports that this includes everything from plants and flowers to soil, grills, and patio furniture. Remarkably, Home Depot earns more from its garden division than Hermès does from all its luxury goods combined.

Pickleball may be trending, but when it comes to senior health, golf takes the win. Two new studies show golf is gentler on the body for people 65 and older. The National Golf Foundation says the number of senior golfers has jumped 27% since 2019, totaling nearly 6 million participants.