Walmart begins in-home delivery in 3 cities

The company launched the membership program in Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; and Vero Beach, Florida, for a preliminary $19.95 a month.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Amazon: New drone will start deliveries 'within months'

New drone technology could facilitate deliveries even faster than the current one-day offering, according to Amazon. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 6, 2019

Off-price retailers emerge as rare winners in trade war

Any business that can capitalize on uncertainty is sure to fair well in the midst of a global trade war. Burlington, Ross and TJX may do just that.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 6, 2019

Williams-Sonoma will halve China sourcing in the next year

Executives didn't say if the retailer will have to raise costs, but it has introduced products with a lower price point to offset any necessary price increases.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 5, 2019

Before disaster strikes, DHL has a 6-step plan

After managing the long tail of recovery from Hurricane Maria, DHL's director of operations for supply chain services in Puerto Rico knows the value of preparing for the worst.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 4, 2019

P&G is ready for disaster

The CPG giant is using supply chain tech to take the guesswork out of weather emergency responses — which may give it a competitive advantage.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 4, 2019

Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

The workers want Lowe's to end its work with third-party logistics provider NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.

By Matt Leonard • Updated May 31, 2019

FedEx Ground to deliver 7 days a week year-round

The delivery company has slowly expanded its delivery days and times, pointing to the growing volumes of e-commerce parcels it must handle.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 30, 2019

DHL expands 'vision picking' with next-gen Google Glass

Using the latest version of the technology, the logistics company says workers can pick, sort, and load items faster and with fewer errors.

By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2019

Report: Amazon to offer discounted warehouse space to fuel 1-day shipping

News that the e-commerce giant is incentivizing sellers to store more inventory signals changes in fulfillment to make one-day delivery a reality. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2019

Walmart's grocery pickup is reaching new, high-value shoppers

According to recent research, the service is appealing to young, affluent parents, including many who have never shopped with the retailer before.

By Krishna Thakker • May 28, 2019

Wearables in the warehouse bring privacy concerns to the forefront

There's a growing discussion about how employers should use the information they collect from smart devices.

By Craig Guillot • May 24, 2019

Loop's 'waste-free' website launches with Kroger, Walgreens

Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of the company's corporate partners.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 23, 2019

Returnly debuts 'returnless refunds'

The post-purchase payments company aims to mitigate waste by providing more options through Green Returns.

By Caroline Jansen • May 23, 2019

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 Moore • 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

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 9, 2019