Logistics
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FedEx launches 'extra hours' for retailers during peak
The new service is intended to allow afternoon orders to be shipped same-day to better ensure delivery within two days.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2018
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Kroger buys pharmacy records from 42 Shopko stores
The announcement comes on the heels of Shopko's decision to close 39 stores.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 12, 2018
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Petco to offer BOPIS services
The pet retailer is the latest company to launch the benefit to customers.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 11, 2018
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Imports reach record 2M containers as retailers rush to beat tariffs
The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence.
By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 10, 2018
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FedEx, Walgreens partner for next-day delivery prescription service
The company's move is designed to head off Amazon's entry into home delivery as well as compete with CVS' service.
By Andy Burt • Dec. 07, 2018
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Unboxing the holiday shipping race
For big brick-and-mortar retailers, shipping discounts are an easier cost to rationalize, but digitally focused companies can have a tougher time matching promotions.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 07, 2018
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Treasury report calls for USPS overhaul
The report, generated by the Task Force on the United States Postal System, recommends rate hikes in several categories, with a focus on package delivery.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 06, 2018
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Half of the apparel sold at the holidays is about to be returned
Retail analysts call the problem of returns a "ticking time bomb" for the new year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 06, 2018
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CEO of Parcel, Walmart's grocery delivery arm in NYC, departs
Jesse Kaplan's departure could deal a blow to the retailer's efforts to gain inroads in the Big Apple through its Jet.com business, Bloomberg writes.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 30, 2018
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Shoppers turn to BOPIS to reduce holiday stress
A study by GPShopper reveals that 67% of consumers want to try buy online, pick-up in-store options this season.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 29, 2018
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Omnichannel is the real Thanksgiving retail winner
The number of shoppers making purchases both in person and online was up nearly 40% from last year's Black Friday to Cyber Monday season.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 28, 2018
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Home Depot's 'year of the pilot' spurs new facilities, 2-day delivery
In a new initiative, the retailer developed a "dynamic ETA" for more exact delivery dates based on zip codes.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 19, 2018
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Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle
The retail giant is teaming with Ford and Postmates to inch a little closer to the concept of a driverless vehicle delivering groceries to customer homes.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018
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Amazon to build supply chain hub in Nashville
The tech giant said it would build an Operations Center of Excellence in the Tennessee capital, in addition to new headquarters in New York City and Northern Virginia.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2018
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Nordstrom taps cloud platform to streamline wholesale buying
The retailer's partnership with NuOrder aims to improve the wholesale and assortment selection process.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 07, 2018
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Amazon tests new delivery option for Prime members
The service, Amazon Day, will allow shoppers to specify a day for their packages to be delivered, which could help slash shipping costs.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 06, 2018
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Adidas powers ComplexCon sneaker drop with AR
Convention attendees could point their smartphone at special signs to activate the sale and pick up their shoes at designated lockers.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 05, 2018
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Amazon expands free holiday shipping to non-Prime members
The e-tailer may be feeling pressure from brick-and-mortar rivals like Target and Walmart, which have launched free shipping deals for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • UPDATED: Dec. 18, 2018 at 11:36 a.m.
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SponsoredHoliday returns are on the horizon….what's your strategy?
As the holidays bring an increase in expected returns, retailers may be smart to look towards liquidation as a channel to offset loss.
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Which apparel players have the fastest lead times?
Retailers who develop their own clothing lines are the lightest on their feet getting new product to market, according to an executive survey.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 29, 2018
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Proposed postal rates could cost Amazon $1B
The e-commerce giant still relies heavily upon USPS for last-mile deliveries, and a rate increase could add up to big bucks.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 26, 2018
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Sears owes these 7 suppliers — and many more — millions in payments
Vendors are reacting to Sears' bankruptcy filing through court motions, lawsuits and withholding of inventory, all of which could determine the fate of the floundering retailer.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 25, 2018
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Deep DiveOutdoor retailers put down roots in used goods
The North Face Renewed is one of the most recent refurbished goods programs to try to make new life out of used products, but the secondary market is taking off — and not just outdoors.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 24, 2018
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Retailers flummoxed about how to handle 'serial returners'
Amazon's new lifetime ban policy is tempting other retailers to follow, but consumers, especially younger ones, don't like the idea.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2018
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Sam's Club expands same-day delivery to over half of stores
The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 new stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018