Weathering the storm: Effective waste collection strategies for the winter months

 As winter weather continues, stores are challenged to ensure proper waste and recycling processes.

By Rubicon • Feb. 5, 2024

Amazon’s $1B investment fund eyes last-mile tech, AV startups

The Industrial Innovation Fund is expanding its scope to include transportation-related investments, according to its director.

By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 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

‘It’s a tough industry out there’: A look at the furniture supply chain’s challenging year

Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 23, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Amazon and LeBron James partners with Fanatics

The e-commerce giant cut jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios, while the NBA superstar joined Fanatics Collectibles.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 12, 2024

After Beyond Yoga suppliers stiffed workers, DOL recovers $1.1M in wages, damages

The U.S. Department of Labor’s settlement for 165 Los Angeles-based workers is the largest one to date for garment workers in the Golden State.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 11, 2024

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 1.8M more Texas homes

The retailer is working with Wing and Zipline to reach up to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's population.

By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2024

Indoor maps and location: A leap forward for retail digital transformation

Elevate the customer experience and boost profits at physical stores.

Jan. 8, 2024

The shift to digital and sustainable practices will redefine retail

Discover how traditional retailers are adapting to the digital era and embracing sustainability, leveraging technologies like Hanshow's ESL solutions, AIoT and SaaS to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact and meet evolving consumer demands.

Jan. 2, 2024

Consumers could return $82.1B worth of holiday merchandise, survey finds

To address the rising cost of returns, 44% of retailers have increased return or restocking fees, according to CBRE and Optoro.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 29, 2023

Free shipping is more important to shoppers than same-day delivery: Forrester

The costs of implementing same-day and next-day delivery might not be worth it given the level of consumer interest in the service.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 28, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023

Ikea warns of possible out-of-stocks amid Suez Canal crisis

The retailer said that it's prioritizing safety as it considers alternatives to the embattled route.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2023

Holiday shelves unaffected by Suez Canal attacks, but retailers anticipate disruptions in the new year

Retail industry groups are monitoring the situation, which is adding time and costs to the supply chain as shippers seek alternative routes.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2023

Amazon pilots grocery subscription service in 3 cities

The program offers Prime customers unlimited free delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on orders over $35 and unlimited 30-minute pickup regardless of order size.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2023

Can robots help workers meet growing fulfillment demands?

How have 3PLs and retailers used autonomous mobile robots to handle peak season e-commerce growth?

Dec. 11, 2023

Amazon cuts referral fees for some apparel sellers

The retailer said the changes are meant to improve the speed of delivery and reduce total costs to serve.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 6, 2023

Best Buy increases reliance on distribution centers for customer delivery

By reducing the share of online orders shipped from stores, the retailer's employees can focus more on customer-facing services, its CEO said.

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023

Walmart adding parcel stations for faster delivery, greater density

The retailer plans to have more than 40 stations, described as mini post offices, in its stores by the end of 2023.

By Max Garland • Nov. 27, 2023

Walgreens to close some stores for Thanksgiving, joining retail trend

The company’s decision was based in part on employee feedback, an executive said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 21, 2023

Timberland global brand president to step down

Susie Mulder is leaving the VF Corp.-owned brand after two and a half years.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2023

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023

Sur La Table partners with Walmart GoLocal for same-day delivery

The specialty cookware company will roll out the delivery service across the U.S. by mid-November — just in time for the holidays. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2023

VF Corp. launches transformation program as some of its key brands falter

Vans remains a pain point for the apparel conglomerate and the company will appoint a new president for the brand as part of its refresh efforts.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 1, 2023

Bankrupt Mitchell Gold and Ryder reach deal on undelivered products

Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that in many cases were purchased, with shipping fees, months ago.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 30, 2023

Corrugated box industry cuts a box’s greenhouse gas emissions in half

Corrugated boxes’ environmental impact substantially reduced, greenhouse gas emissions cut in half.

Oct. 30, 2023