Logistics
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Brooks Running Company debuts same-day delivery
The running apparel and footwear business is the latest retailer to roll out a speedy delivery option for consumers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Asos intervenes when supplier cuts off wages, water, food to workers
Working with a local union and the Mauritian government, Asos facilitated payouts after the factory stopped paying workers months before liquidation.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens
In Knoxville, Tennessee, the grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens, while the drugstore's health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 21, 2019 -
UPS: No residential peak delivery surcharges for 2019 holiday season
The carrier said it will leverage efficiencies from its expanded air freight network and automated sortation hubs and pass savings to customers.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Macy's draws on Google Cloud for warehouse optimization
The new software, developed in-house, will initially support more than 200 of the retailer's off-price Backstage stores.
By Naomi Eide • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Deep Dive8 ways warehouse construction has evolved
E-commerce has had a major impact on the design of supply chain facilities. Here are some ways that these projects have transformed recently.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Deep DiveOnline retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 14, 2019 -
USTR: 10% tariffs on 'certain' electronics, clothing from China delayed to Dec. 15
"We're doing this for the Christmas season," President Donald Trump said in response to postponing some tariffs.
By Shefali Kapadia • UPDATED: Aug. 14, 2019 at 10:59 a.m. -
Is Walmart doing enough to protect workers in its supply chain?
The retailer has been auditing, investigating and reporting on its supply chain to clean up labor abuses, but experts say current best practices fall short.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Amazon applies for waiver with FAA to allow drone delivery
The service would use drones to deliver packages of up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Target bets on in-store fulfillment
Choosing the right fulfillment option is about weighing cost and speed. Filling orders from stores may not be the ideal choice for every retailer.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 09, 2019 -
Price, delivery options drive consumer online shopping decisions
Ninety percent of consumers research products before making online purchases, with 58% citing Amazon as the top resource, per a UPS report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 08, 2019 -
FedEx Ground won't renew delivery contract with Amazon
Until recently, parcel carriers brushed off the threat of Amazon's growing logistics network. That tune has changed.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Tariff whiplash is already taking a toll on retail
Retailers and brands have been scrambling to source elsewhere besides China, but it's not easy, quick or even possible for everyone.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Trump: US to impose 10% tariffs on $300B in Chinese goods
The tariffs will take effect on Sept. 1.
By Shefali Kapadia • UPDATED: Aug. 2, 2019 at 10:42 a.m. -
Tractor Supply Co.'s BOPIS strategy pays off in rural communities
The company reported over 70% of online orders are now fulfilled in-store, which executives called encouraging.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Retailers to outsource more e-commerce fulfillment
Consumer expectations are pushing companies toward more efficient order fulfillment, which may require a hybrid of insourced and outsourced operations.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhy are fashion supply chains so wasteful?
Consumer textile waste may be worse, but there are also problems with how garments are designed and produced.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Walmart will pilot 'middle-mile' autonomous delivery in its hometown
The retailer will collaborate with startup Gatik to move goods along a two-mile stretch between a Neighborhood Market store and grocery pickup point.
By Lauren Manning • July 30, 2019 -
Grocery beauty and personal care aisles are stocked with opportunity
For companies that want to cash in, however, standing out against online retailers and specialists like Ulta Beauty poses a considerable challenge.
By Krishna Thakker • July 26, 2019 -
EBay to launch end-to-end fulfillment service for sellers
The service, called Managed Delivery, will allow high-volume sellers to store, pack and ship orders through eBay's network of approved third-party vendors.
By Morgan Forde • July 25, 2019 -
UPS seeks FAA approval for drone delivery service via new subsidiary
The carrier currently has multiple drone delivery pilots underway, but FAA approval would enable the company to bring the service up to scale by removing certain flight restrictions.
By Morgan Forde • July 25, 2019 -
Alibaba brings e-commerce platform to US businesses
As the Chinese e-commerce giant chases Amazon into the B2B market, it hopes to connect U.S. suppliers to the world.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 23, 2019 -
Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push
The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the latest push to integrate digital and store operations.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019 -
SponsoredApply a broad view to create last mile shipping success
Last mile shipping expectations are evolving. Are your processes changing quickly enough?
By Doug Haebig, Product Manager – Home Delivery • July 22, 2019
