Fast-fashion, luxury brands called out for lack of transparency

The situation is perpetuating the kind of factory conditions that led to the deadly 2013 Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, advocates say.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2016

Gap names supply chain exec to lead Old Navy

Sonia Syngal previously led Gap's enterprise-wide global supply chain efforts.

By Jason Ankeny • April 14, 2016

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

Are retailers over-investing in omnichannel at brick-and-mortar's expense?

When Finish Line said it would refocus on the in-store experience, some took it as a sign that it's ditching omnichannel. But is it really an either/or choice? 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 13, 2016

H&M duets with rapper MIA for World Recycle Week campaign video

The Swedish retailer has come a long way from the days when it discarded and destroyed unsold clothing.

By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2016

The looming limits of on-demand delivery

Amazon and a slew of startups have taught consumers that they can get their online orders delivered in minutes. But are consumers willing to pay for what that really costs?

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2016

UPDATE: American Apparel lays off hundreds in Los Angeles factories

According to the LA Times, 500 employees have been laid off, and the retailer may outsource some merchandise outside of the city. 

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2016

Report: Retailers struggling to adapt labor practices in changing market

Various forces are making it difficult for store managers to meet labor demands in an increasingly omni-channel environment.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2016

Survey: 35% of companies use robotics to drive supply chain efficiencies

Half of supply chain professionals say that automation technology is the key to disrupting or competing in their industry.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2016

Report: Amazon acquires AI photo tech startup Orbeus

Amazon’s Web Services cloud-computing unit is widely seen as supporting its retail profits, which have lagged behind costs.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2016

Report: Amazon mulling major stake in digital mapping company HERE

Such an investment could bolster Amazon's delivery ambitions as well as its cloud-computing business.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2016

Postmates launches unlimited delivery subscription service

Customers paying $10 per month will get unlimited same-day delivery for orders over $30.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2016

NLRB files complaint against warehousing firm used by Amazon, Lowe's

California Cartage violated workers' right to organize, the complaint says.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2016

Amazon Home Services expands to 30 cities in first year

Rival retailers could feel a pinch as more shoppers learn Amazon can help with household tasks and big-item purchases.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2016

Restoration Hardware stumbles on inventory snafus, tighter pursestrings

The strong dollar and other financial headwinds pose a bigger concern than shipping delays, the retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2016

Target facing lawsuit over warehouse pay

The suit says Target wrongly classified some workers to avoid paying overtime.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2016

Why Amazon's 'Big Brother' warehouse theft surveillance is a big mistake

Broadcasting examples of employee theft on big screens not only strikes many as creepy—it also turns off the wrong workers.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

FedEx rebrands global e-commerce arm as FedEx CrossBorder

The shipper is making moves to handle the mounting number of packages moving globally.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

Amazon sues former supply chain exec over new Target job

The e-retail giant says a non-compete agreement that Arthur Valdez signed 16 years ago prevents him from working in a similar capacity for 18 months.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

American Apparel partners with Postmates for one-hour delivery

This is the first time a retailer has partnered with Postmates in-app.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 22, 2016

Amazon nearly doubles lobbying spend with focus on delivery

To get its delivery ambitions (sometimes literally) off the ground, Amazon is ramping up its time with the U.S. government.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

Amazon buys 10% of aircraft leasing firm

The deal expands on a previous arrangement with Ohio-based Air Transport Services Group. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 21, 2016

Report: Raising minimum wage will add significant costs to warehouse operations

A $1 increase in average hourly wages will increase warehouse operation costs by at least $1 million a year, according to CBRE Inc.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

FedEx warns cost of online deliveries will rise

The shipper is adjusting some of its delivery fees and says other delivery services will likely have to do the same.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

Macy's CEO: Amazon could struggle with apparel sales logistics

Terry Lundgren told analysts that Amazon may not be quite prepared for the logistics of online apparel sales.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

FedEx: Amazon is not a threat to our business

Amazon is unlikely to have the time or resources to scale its delivery operations to competitive levels, says FedEx executive T. Michael Glenn.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2016