Logistics: Page 2
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Rue21 to launch BOPIS in over 700 stores
The retailer's large-scale commitment to click-and-collect comes as more consumers across the sector are engaging with the service.
By Dan O'Shea • March 11, 2019 -
Walmart planning new returns process at front of stores
The retailer's U.S. CEO said customers will be able to get refunds from employees stationed just inside store entrances.
By Dan O'Shea • March 08, 2019 -
UPS launches fulfillment platform for small and medium sellers
The eFulfillment platform enables sellers to manage inventory across several marketplaces and customize delivery times for their products.
By Matt Leonard • March 04, 2019 -
Wayfair will open new last-mile facilities every month in 2019
Though net loss is growing for the company, Wayfair's CEO said the e-commerce giant is playing a long game — seizing control of its supply chain from both ends.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 01, 2019 -
Amazon Day expands to all Prime members — and offers an operational win-win
The negotiation between speed, convenience, waste and a longer fulfillment time horizon is the next evolution of retail fulfillment.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 01, 2019 -
SponsoredFulfillment sparks a cycle of customer satisfaction
The sale is no longer the end point of a conversion. The customer's experience with fulfillment will make all the difference for retention and brand appreciation.
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FedEx debuts autonomous same-day delivery bot
The robot is the company's latest expansion of its B2C capabilities and ticks all the boxes of sustainability, autonomous operations and quick delivery.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste
The retailer is setting big goals, including one to achieve zero plastic waste, by partnering with suppliers on sustainability efforts.
By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Home Depot backs crowdsourced delivery startup Roadie
The gig-based "on-the-way" model allows retailers to flex up and down their delivery capacity as needed.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Most BOPIS shoppers make additional purchases in store
A study by return provider Doddle found that 85% of shoppers using the service buy more products when they're picking up purchases.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Unstable retail schedules are bad for workers' health
Stabilizing schedules at Gap boosted sales 7% and productivity 5%, according to a new study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Trump delays tariff hike initially scheduled for March
Tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports will remain at 10%, ahead of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Trump tweeted.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 25, 2019 -
FedEx, Rent the Runway team up on 'extra hours' service
Fast fulfillment and shipping are especially crucial for a company with a business model built on rentals.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 22, 2019 -
The over-under on inventory buying
Advanced analytics offer a cure for supply logistics, and companies recognize the benefit, but getting it right remains a challenge.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Walmart stands up container fleet, uses drivers for drayage
The retailer has been pleasantly surprised by the extra efficiency gained by taking more control of intermodal loads.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Amazon Lockers to debut at Coachella
The e-retailer's temporary pickup spot could be a game-changer for thousands of thirsty, undernourished, flower-hungry festival goers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Retail imports strong ahead of possible tariff hikes
Talks began in December to resolve the U.S. trade dispute with China, but retailers have been preparing for higher costs on imports since last year, according to the NRF.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Reuters: Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership
The deal ended because of low order volume and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to the report.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Amazon sends mixed signals on logistics intentions
The company listed logistics providers as competition in a recent SEC filing, renewing suspicions that it's on the way to providing its own logistics.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 07, 2019 -
Walmart, Target, 100+ others saved $19.3B through sustainability
Procurement managers of major corporations can exert influence upstream to meet climate goals, but engaging with suppliers remains fairly uncommon.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 06, 2019 -
Amazon wins patent for package pickup on public buses
The offering is aimed at customers forgoing home delivery, creating a more convenient, alternative package pick-up location.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 04, 2019 -
UPS said returns would peak early — and they did. But why?
Growing e-commerce sales and shifting consumer behavior signal a future with more returns and a greater need for reverse logistics.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 01, 2019 -
Returnly raises $8M for post-purchase payment management
The payments company looks to give instant credit on returns so customers can buy again.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 31, 2019 -
What Amazon's last-mile delivery ambitions mean for carriers
The company appears to be willing to try anything to improve last-mile delivery. But will its efforts stand a chance against legacy players like UPS and FedEx?
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Retail real estate finds new life as warehouse space
Former big-box stores that now lay vacant make an ideal location for warehouse space, but conversion isn't always easy.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 30, 2019
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