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Walmart adds 2-hour delivery service
The retailer will lean on its vast store network and existing delivery partners to execute speedy last-mile deliveries.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 1, 2020 -
UPS and Michaels launch contactless parcel pickup, drop-off service
Even as some stores slowly start to reopen, contactless delivery services are being utilized for customers to maintain social distancing.
By Morgan Forde • May 1, 2020 -
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TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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UPS partners with CVS on residential drone delivery in Florida
UPS' Flight Forward division will run drones between a CVS location and a central delivery point near a local retirement community.
By Morgan Forde • April 30, 2020 -
Pandemic could cost Tractor Supply an extra $50M in operations spend
About 80% of the expected expenses are related to labor or benefits, while the remaining 20% is for supplies, safety and cleaning, executives said.
By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2020 -
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Why storefronts are boarded up during COVID-19
As the pandemic drags on, many companies have opted to cover up their stores. But is it the best decision long-term for a retailer's brand?
By Kaarin Moore • April 22, 2020 -
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Uber adds more contactless delivery services
The features come as some delivery apps pivot to prioritizing essential goods during the pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 21, 2020 -
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Costco to offer prescription delivery through Instacart
Shoppers will receive a text message from their Costco pharmacy when their prescription is ready and have the option to add other items to their order.
By Jessica Dumont • April 21, 2020 -
90-day delay of tariff payments does not include Trump administration duties on Chinese goods
Importers must demonstrate "significant financial hardship" to qualify for the temporary payment delay.
By Matt Leonard • April 21, 2020 -
Michaels launches contactless, same-day delivery
The craft retailer is among the latest to offer delivery options that support social distancing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2020 -
DSW, Hy-Vee team up to sell shoes
Eventually, there will be shoe shops inside the Midwestern grocers' stores but the partnership launches first with a "digital experience."
By Jessica Dumont • April 17, 2020 -
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Walmart reserves pickup hour for at-risk shoppers
The retailer is offering an early morning pickup option to assist customers who are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
By Jessica Dumont • April 17, 2020 -
California approves Nuro's driverless vehicles to begin testing
Cities across the U.S. were seeing an uptick in interest in delivery robots and vehicles even before COVID-19 confined many people to their homes.
By Chris Teale • Updated Dec. 29, 2020 -
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COVID-19 wreaks havoc on inventories
Just when retailers had pared down thanks to a busy holiday season, merchandise is piling up again.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2020 -
Instacart aims to add flexibility, speed up grocery delivery
One new feature lets shoppers opt for the first available delivery time while another lets them place orders up to two weeks ahead.
By Jessica Dumont • April 13, 2020 -
Amazon to pause its third-party shipping service
The e-commerce giant will suspend its Amazon Shipping pilot program starting in June.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 9, 2020 -
Imports reach 5-year low as COVID-19 hits demand and supply
Inbound containers fell more than 21% in March, per NRF estimates, as the pandemic disrupted manufacturing in China and closed stores in the U.S.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2020 -
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At Home to offer contactless delivery
The service offering comes as retailers shift to delivery amid coronavirus containment measures.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 2, 2020 -
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7-Eleven offers free delivery for app users
A contactless delivery option is available for consumers taking advantage of the temporarily waived fees during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 31, 2020 -
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Sponsored by MetapackThe unsung customer-loyalty hero? The post-purchase experience
See how brands can re-imagine the post-purchase experience to create loyal customers globally.
March 27, 2020 -
Walmart, Sam's Club offer rent relief to in-store tenants
The corporation is also moving to pay suppliers faster as supply chains feel the impact of COVID-19.
By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2020 -
The apparel industry had an inventory problem before coronavirus. What now?
Universal recommendations are hard to come by for "nonessential" retailers and wholesalers. But some trends are starting to surface.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2020 -
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AxleHire introduces no-touch tech for delivery signings
The move comes as consumers practice social distancing and shift to online shopping.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 24, 2020 -
E-commerce pulls back amid pandemic precautions
It seems like digital sales should benefit retailers during a global disease outbreak. For many, health and safety concerns extend to those operations too.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2020 -
Costco brings big and bulky delivery in-house with $1B acquisition
The retailer has contracted out some deliveries to Innovel since 2015. But as its main client, Sears, began to decline, Costco saw an opportunity.
By Morgan Forde • March 18, 2020 -
Amazon hires 100K, opens 75K additional roles as COVID-19 surges demand
E-commerce has boomed as consumers worldwide practice social distancing and self-quarantining, leading e-tailers to amp up their supply chains to cope.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated April 13, 2020
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