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 3, 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 1, 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

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

No free returns? More than half of shoppers won't buy

Retailers need to step up their payments options, returns experience and product descriptions, according to a report by payments company Klarna.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 23, 2019

Walmart rewards supplier emission cuts

Suppliers for the retailer have avoided 3.46 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions as part of Project Gigaton China.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

Will sustainability change the retail landscape?

From climate change to denim manufacturing, we take a look into just a few of the challenges retailers face — and how they're responding.

By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019

Uncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging

Retailers are aware that the environmental impact of packaging is weighing on consumers' minds. But, it's not just about getting rid of plastic.

By Kaarin Moore • April 22, 2019

Clouds on the horizon: What climate change means for retail

From supply chains to marketing, weather-related changes have impacted how retailers do business.

By Daphne Howland , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2019

Walgreens taps Narvar for online pickup, returns in 8K stores

Retailers, including Urban Outfitters and Levi's, have signed on to the new service, which allows customers to pick up orders from each other's stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019

As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?

With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 17, 2019

A majority of retailers struggle with inventory forecasting

A survey by Wakefield Research and Bossa Nova Robotics found 87% of respondents believe inaccurate inventory contributes more to revenue loss than theft.

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019

Is Amazon finally launching its logistics service?

The e-commerce giant won’t confirm it, but shipping labels and pickups would be logical next steps for its fulfillment ambitions.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 15, 2019

Amazon buys robotics company Canvas Technology

The company specializes in autonomous carts and represents one of several deals focused on automating various aspects of e-commerce fulfillment.

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019

Ace Hardware adds 'Deliver from Store' options

The efforts to improve order fulfillment come in addition to already existing features, which aim to optimize the retailer's e-commerce business.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2019

Shipt, Petco partner for same-day delivery

Pet owners will be able to get supplies delivered from nearly 1,300 stores as quickly as under an hour.

By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2019

CVS extends same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore retailer against rivals like Walgreens and even Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

NRF hails Trump retreat on Mexico border closure

The retail industry group had warned there's "no way to close the U.S.-Mexico border without inflicting serious damage to the American economy."

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

Amazon partnership delivering returns for Kohl's

Providing a service to Amazon customers may be bringing sales and shoppers to Kohl's stores, according to Earnest Research.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019