Logistics
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Outdoor Voices rolls out new tech
The fulfillment, inventory and payment upgrades come after the company has opened new stores and raised $34 million in funding.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 19, 2019 -
Banana Republic embraces waterless denim dyeing
Gap Inc.'s upscale apparel brand joins Wrangler in using a new foam process that took a decade to develop.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2019 -
FedEx to offer parcel service in 8K Dollar General stores
Dollar General's significant rural footprint helped drive the partnership, in which FedEx will offer secure in-store parcel pickup and drop-off in stores.
By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019 -
Target expands same-day delivery
It may be tempting to see the move as a counter to Amazon, but Shipt's growth has been inevitable since Target acquired it in 2017.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 13, 2019 -
As Walmart and Amazon war escalates, smaller retailers caught in the crossfire
A new Moody's report looks at the brick-and-mortar giant's "insurmountable" lead on Amazon in food retail, and where else it's gaining ground.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 11, 2019 -
At Nordstrom, the next evolution of BOPIS emerges
Brick-and-mortar retailers have embraced omnichannel strategies, but they're still figuring out one of their biggest headaches — processing returns.
By Jen A. Miller • June 11, 2019 -
FedEx Express to cut ties with Amazon
The air services contract will end on the heels of recent moves by the e-commerce giant to build out its own logistics network.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 07, 2019 -
Will shoppers let Walmart stock their fridges?
The company will launch a service that delivers groceries directly inside a home this fall in Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; and Vero Beach, Florida.
By Jeff Wells • June 07, 2019 -
Amazon: New drone will start deliveries 'within months'
New drone technology could facilitate deliveries even faster than the current one-day offering, according to Amazon.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 06, 2019 -
Off-price retailers emerge as rare winners in trade war
Any business that can capitalize on uncertainty is sure to fair well in the midst of a global trade war. Burlington, Ross and TJX may do just that.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 06, 2019 -
Williams-Sonoma will halve China sourcing in the next year
Executives didn't say if the retailer will have to raise costs, but it has introduced products with a lower price point to offset any necessary price increases.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 05, 2019 -
Before disaster strikes, DHL has a 6-step plan
After managing the long tail of recovery from Hurricane Maria, DHL's director of operations for supply chain services in Puerto Rico knows the value of preparing for the worst.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 04, 2019 -
P&G is ready for disaster
The CPG giant is using supply chain tech to take the guesswork out of weather emergency responses — which may give it a competitive advantage.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 04, 2019 -
Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain
The workers want Lowe's to end its work with third-party logistics provider NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.
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FedEx Ground to deliver 7 days a week year-round
The delivery company has slowly expanded its delivery days and times, pointing to the growing volumes of e-commerce parcels it must handle.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 30, 2019 -
DHL expands 'vision picking' with next-gen Google Glass
Using the latest version of the technology, the logistics company says workers can pick, sort, and load items faster and with fewer errors.
By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2019 -
Report: Amazon to offer discounted warehouse space to fuel 1-day shipping
News that the e-commerce giant is incentivizing sellers to store more inventory signals changes in fulfillment to make one-day delivery a reality.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2019 -
Walmart's grocery pickup is reaching new, high-value shoppers
According to recent research, the service is appealing to young, affluent parents, including many who have never shopped with the retailer before.
By Krishna Thakker • May 28, 2019 -
Wearables in the warehouse bring privacy concerns to the forefront
There's a growing discussion about how employers should use the information they collect from smart devices.
By Craig Guillot • May 24, 2019 -
Loop's 'waste-free' website launches with Kroger, Walgreens
Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of the company's corporate partners.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 23, 2019 -
Returnly debuts 'returnless refunds'
The post-purchase payments company aims to mitigate waste by providing more options through Green Returns.
By Caroline Jansen • May 23, 2019 -
Stein Mart adds Amazon lockers to 200 stores
Like Kohl's, the retailer hopes to drive traffic to stores through the partnership. But the e-commerce giant may be the real winner.
By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2019 -
Walmart: Tariffs will lead to higher prices
The levy increases arrive at a particularly bad time for the retailer as it seeks to speed up fulfillment to match Amazon.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 20, 2019 -
Report: 67% of retailers say omnichannel is a priority
Companies are investing in strategies to acquire customers, reduce costs and gain competitive advantage, according to Shopgate.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2019 -
Adobe aims for third-party sellers with Amazon integration
A new add-on helps merchants sync their sites with their Amazon accounts, but could have more impact once it's ready for Walmart's nascent marketplace.
By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2019
