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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 -
As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains
Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without challenges as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.
By Craig Guillot • May 15, 2019 -
PVH reveals ambitious sustainability goals
The fashion conglomerate, which operates brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, introduced a plan with 15 targets for increased transparency.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 14, 2019 -
Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up
The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2019 -
Reuters: Amazon's new packing robots to replace workers
An Amazon spokesperson stated the technology is intended to increase safety, speed up delivery times and add efficiency across its network.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 14, 2019 -
Amazon expands Delivery Service Partners to current employees
This comes as the online giant has promised the rollout of one-day delivery for its Prime members, which will require changes to middle- and last-mile transportation.
By Matt Leonard • May 13, 2019 -
Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect
The President suggested businesses "go to a new source" and "build your products in the United States."
By Shefali Kapadia • UPDATED: May 10, 2019 at 1:25 p.m. -
Buy, try, return, repeat: How fast fulfillment gives beauty retailers a competitive edge
In an industry where trying on is crucial to the experience, having the right operations in place to manage orders and returns is key.
By Jen A. Miller • May 09, 2019 -
Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track
In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions.
By Matt Leonard • May 08, 2019 -
US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday
Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.
By Shefali Kapadia • UPDATED: May 8, 2019 at 9:38 a.m. -
OpinionHow small businesses can keep up with high retail demand
Keeping up in today's world of instant consumer gratification can be tougher than ever before, writes Dun & Bradstreet's Amber Colley.
By Amber Colley • May 07, 2019 -
Walmart reportedly changing up store management again
The move could be part of an effort to change its workplace culture, and potentially has the added benefit of containing labor costs.
By Daphne Howland • May 03, 2019 -
Amazon: 1-day delivery doesn't require changes at fulfillment centers
The expanded offering will become a reality thanks to changes in the middle- and last-mile transportation.
By Matt Leonard • May 03, 2019 -
Amazon Key, Ford unlock in-car delivery
The e-commerce giant has been expanding its last mile offerings through Amazon Key, including in-car and in-garage deliveries.
By Matt Leonard • May 01, 2019 -
Is progress enough? Forced labor risk persists in cotton supply chains
The Uzbekistan government has largely rid the country's cotton production of child labor and forced labor has declined, but many western companies continue to boycott.
By Matt Leonard • April 30, 2019 -
Lowe's will put FedEx's delivery bot to the test
The home improvement retailer will look to discover what cost and operational impact robots can have on the ever-important last mile of its supply chain.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 30, 2019 -
Suddenly, free 1-day shipping is the new normal
Amazon has upped the ante by making Prime's two-day delivery even quicker, but Walmart and Target have little to fear, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2019 -
Walgreens hires its 1st global chief supply chain officer
Colin Nelson is taking on the role, joining the drugstore retailer from the agribusiness Bunge.
By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019 -
PayPal joins $11M funding round of returns startup
Happy Returns is meeting one of e-commerce's most pressing needs, forging a reverse-logistics pipeline with more than 350 locations.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2019 -
Alphabet's Wing Aviation gets FAA approval for drone delivery
The certification marks the first time a company in the United States has been given clearance to deliver commercial goods by drone.
By Matt Leonard • April 25, 2019 -
Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available
The release of Key for Garage is the company's latest effort to fight back against porch pirates and ensure deliveries end up in the right hands.
By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019 -
All Kohl's stores to take Amazon returns
The 2-year-old pilot will become standard practice in July, and brings benefits to both retailers and their customers.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019
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