Apple will allow independent repair businesses to fix its devices

The announcement comes just a few months after the tech company expanded its authorized repair services to all Best Buy stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 3, 2019

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

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

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

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

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

8 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 Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 15, 2019

Online 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 Jennifer 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

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. 9, 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. 8, 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. 7, 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. 5, 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

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. 1, 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. 1, 2019

Why 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. 1, 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