Temu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?

Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.

By Max Garland • Sept. 4, 2024

Nearly 40% of consumers return an online purchase ‘at least’ once a month: report

The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2024

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

Mattress Firm, DoorDash partner on 2-hour delivery

The companies are providing on-demand delivery from the retailer’s more than 2,300 store locations in the U.S. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2024

Walmart opens ocean shipping network to marketplace sellers

The big-box retailer’s cross border network provides full container load freight service from China to the U.S.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 14, 2024

Amazon unveils 2024 peak season fulfillment fees

The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024

Amazon moves up Black Friday inventory deadline for sellers

The e-commerce giant wants products in a week earlier than in 2023 as it looks to maintain fast Prime delivery speeds during its busiest time of year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2024

3 things to look for in a scalable e-commerce shipping solution

Choosing a shipping solution designed with the needs of e-commerce businesses in mind can help leaders scale their businesses with minimal disruptions to their workflows.

July 29, 2024

Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack

Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2024

How a retailer’s global sourcing operation can be as simple as online shopping

Sourcing platforms shifted from supplier directories to offering a full suite of guaranteed services.

By Rah Mahtani, Head of Marketing for North America at Alibaba.com • June 24, 2024

How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 11, 2024

Walmart boosts InHome delivery reach by nearly 30%

The retailer’s service will reach an additional 10 million households with its expansion in urban markets of California, Minnesota and other states.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2024

Williams-Sonoma makes strides in delivery efficiency

The retailer limited instances of shipments originating from out-of-market areas and multiple deliveries per order in Q1.

By Max Garland • June 3, 2024

Walmart fires back at Amazon in fast delivery race

The retailer delivered 4.4 billion items over the past 12 months with either same-day or next-day speeds.

By Max Garland • May 21, 2024

Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center

The center’s tech aims to benefit shippers through streamlined purchase order fulfillment, shorter lead times and faster delivery to customers.

By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2024

Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model

The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.

By Max Garland • May 8, 2024

Kohl’s to deliver same day through Instacart

Shoppers can place orders for a same day or scheduled delivery as the retailer continues to leverage its physical footprint. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2024

Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center

None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.

By Kelly Stroh • May 6, 2024

Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks

Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 5, 2024

Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain

The company's "Bold New Chapter" will entail automation, distribution center closures, and more.

By S.L. Fuller • March 19, 2024

American Eagle has ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes

The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.

By Max Garland • March 8, 2024

Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024

Wayfair plans consolidated delivery option to lower costs

Consumers receiving multiple items at the same time can boost efficiency and attract more sales, the company's CEO said.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2024

Pet Supplies Plus partners with DoorDash on same-day delivery

As the pet retailer’s brand grows, on-demand delivery is now available from over 700 locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2024

Walmart trims store-to-home delivery costs by 20%

The retail giant's CFO credited the improvements in part to "densifying the last mile" by delivering more packages per route.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2024

Amazon looks to improve inbound fulfillment processes in 2024

The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2024