Amazon warns of West Coast capacity constraints

Cross-docking inefficiencies are leading to issues bringing inventory into the company's fulfillment network, experts say.

By Max Garland • Oct. 28, 2024

Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores

The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24, as the company streamlines its fast shipping offerings.

By Max Garland • Oct. 24, 2024

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.

By Retail Dive staff

Retail inventories in good shape for holidays: NRF CEO

Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2024

Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 21, 2024

Amazon to deploy AI tech in delivery vans

Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2024

Foxtrot relaunches delivery, reopens third location

Restoring e-commerce services marks the beginning of a return to form for Foxtrot after a tumultuous past several months.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 16, 2024

How to make delivery so fast it will scare your customers

Find out how crowdsourced delivery can improve your business operations no matter when your peak may be.

Oct. 14, 2024

UPS prepares 5.9% rate increase starting at peak season’s end

The delivery price hike, which takes effect Dec. 23, is among several tweaks the carrier is planning over the next few months.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2024

ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024

ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports

Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024

Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery

Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 30, 2024

Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.

The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.

By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2024

How medium and large e-commerce businesses can ensure consistency and efficiency in shipping

The right partner can help make shipping efforts more streamlined, consistent and cost-effective.

Sept. 23, 2024

La-Z-Boy streamlines supply chain with Mexico consolidation

The furniture maker is moving some of its upholstery operations and plans to shutter a leased cut and sew facility.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2024

4 keys to getting shipping right for e-commerce SMBs

Small-to-medium-sized e-commerce businesses benefit from partnering with a shipping solution that can support their growth.

Sept. 9, 2024

Temu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?

Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.

By Max Garland • Sept. 4, 2024

Nearly 40% of consumers return an online purchase ‘at least’ once a month: report

The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2024

Mattress Firm, DoorDash partner on 2-hour delivery

The companies are providing on-demand delivery from the retailer’s more than 2,300 store locations in the U.S. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2024

Walmart opens ocean shipping network to marketplace sellers

The big-box retailer’s cross border network provides full container load freight service from China to the U.S.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 14, 2024

Amazon unveils 2024 peak season fulfillment fees

The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024

Amazon moves up Black Friday inventory deadline for sellers

The e-commerce giant wants products in a week earlier than in 2023 as it looks to maintain fast Prime delivery speeds during its busiest time of year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2024

3 things to look for in a scalable e-commerce shipping solution

Choosing a shipping solution designed with the needs of e-commerce businesses in mind can help leaders scale their businesses with minimal disruptions to their workflows.

July 29, 2024

Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack

Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2024

How a retailer’s global sourcing operation can be as simple as online shopping

Sourcing platforms shifted from supplier directories to offering a full suite of guaranteed services.

By Rah Mahtani, Head of Marketing for North America at Alibaba.com • June 24, 2024

How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 11, 2024