UPS testing drones that launch from delivery vehicles on routes

The HorseFly octocopter can carry a 10 pound package, fly for 30 minutes and recharge its power supply while docked on the roof of a package delivery vehicle.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 21, 2017

Alibaba, offline giant Bailian team up on far-reaching retail tech initiative

The companies will leverage big data capabilities to boost integration between offline stores, merchandise, logistics and payment tools to improve efficiency and enhance consumer experience.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 20, 2017

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Inside retail supply chains

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

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Retail CEOs sit down with President Trump on border tax

The immediate reaction from executives like Target's Brian Cornell and AutoZone's Bill Rhodes was positive, said a RILA spokeswoman.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 15, 2017

Bipedaled Cassie the latest robot to enter package delivery race

Agility Robotics' two-legged robot could be positioned as a home delivery vehicle for retail and other industries.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2017

L.L. Bean rethinking signature shipping, returns policy

The retailer is contemplating major changes that could impact its brand, including revoking the return and shipping policies that have given the company a glow of friendly customer service.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2017

Gartner: Drone delivery market to remain tiny through 2020

Logistical issues still need work and companies need more proof of return on investment before they make more of a commitment, according to a new market forecast.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 9, 2017

FedEx targets SMB sellers — and Amazon — with inventory storage and fulfillment service

Businesses using the new FedEx Fulfillment e-commerce platform will be able to store their products at the shipper's warehouses.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 7, 2017

Report: Amazon developing two-story grocery store staffed by robots

The prototype store's top level would install robots to pick out goods to bring to shoppers, while the lower floor would offer produce and other items that consumers tend to prefer to choose themselves.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2017

Amazon building $1.5B Prime Air cargo hub near Cincinnati

The Hebron, KY facility will create more than 2,000 jobs dedicated to loading, unloading and sorting packages.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2017

Banana Republic embraces 'See now, buy now' for New York Fashion Week

While many designers are showing their fall collections, the struggling brand is tapping style influencer Olivia Palermo to present spring fashions in February.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2017

Amazon patents package packing robot to speed shipment prep

The e-commerce giant already has at least 45,000 robots working in its supply chain alongside human employees.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 29, 2017

H&M to debut 'see now, buy now' collection at Paris Fashion Week

As fashion houses like Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo and Tom Ford speed up their supply chains, fast fashion is getting even faster.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2017

Wal-Mart spared additional damages in trucker overtime suit

A jury awarded the drivers $55 million back pay, but a U.S. District Judge on Wednesday declined to award further damages, saying the retailer didn’t willfully break California wage laws.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2017

Amazon sails into ocean freight forwarding business

The move could allow Chinese factories a more direct path to American consumers — which would also present major challenges to Amazon's U.S.-based Marketplace sellers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2017

Postmates edges into on-demand alcohol delivery

Customers in San Francisco and Los Angeles may order beer, wine and spirits from a range of participating local liquor stores, and their purchase is delivered in 25 minutes or less. 

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 25, 2017

Trump vows 'very major' border tax if manufacturing moves abroad

The president called on executives including Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank to devise a plan to increase U.S. manufacturing.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 24, 2017

Flirtey lands $16M in new funding to feed drone delivery ambitions

The startup has already demonstrated its delivery capabilities in partnership with 7-Eleven, but it now faces more competition in the space.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 19, 2017

5 technologies reshaping retail in 2017

Robotics and drone delivery are just two of the innovations poised to wield greater influence on retail operations this year.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 19, 2017

Postmates, DoorDash testing Starship's squat delivery robot

The six-wheel robots can carry up to a 40 lb. load and travel at up to four miles per hour over short distances along sidewalks or streets.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2017

Amazon reportedly seeks FCC approval for wireless tests at Seattle HQ

Amazon has asked to conduct wireless technology tests at its Seattle headquarters and one of its customer service facilities elsewhere in Washington.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2017

DC first US city to test droid food delivery

Autonomous delivery methods, either by flying or ground-based drones, are popping up more frequently in the wake of successful tests.

By David Kirkpatrick • Jan. 12, 2017

Handbag makers cut back on new designs to reduce discounting

As Michael Kors Holdings, Prada and Coach curb new styles, experts told Bloomberg that a dearth of creativity could hurt them in the long run.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2017

Uber opens up access to its collected traffic data

The ride-sharing company's information could be very valuable for shipping and logistics companies as they look for the most efficient possible routes for delivering packages.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 8, 2017

Amazon concerned about leaving drone regulations to individual states

The e-commerce giant warns that a state-by-state patchwork of U.S. drone regulations could endanger the emerging drone delivery environment.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 8, 2017

Retailers may suffer from proposed GOP 'border adjustment' import tax

The idea outlined in the House GOP “A Better Way” document also includes a lower corporate tax rate, but analysts say that won’t help retailers importing their merchandise — or their customers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2017