Solving for the last mile is retail's next big disruption

Amazon could move the needle for delivery solutions, but will others follow suit, or even be able to keep up? 

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 27, 2018

Retailers: Supply chain visibility trumps same-day delivery

Consumers don't need packages "right now," as much as the ability to define when, where and how they will receive it.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 22, 2018

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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

9 inventory pain points (and how to solve them)

From stocking woes to issues with suppliers, here are the most common inventory problems in the retail industry and the best ways to address them.

Feb. 16, 2018

Shipping by Amazon may cause over half of sellers to switch

The e-commerce company's new logistics service for Marketplace sellers will launch soon, and a majority report they plan to use it.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 15, 2018

Sam's Club perks up premium membership with free shipping

As part of a broader effort to reduce complexities, the wholesale retailer is also combining savings and business programs as competition with Amazon heats up. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2018

Walgreens considers acquiring drug distributor Amerisource

A successful deal would give the retailer greater control over its drug supply chain. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 13, 2018

Amazon reportedly to launch challenge to FedEx, UPS

Rumors of a service at this scale have swirled for some time, but Amazon may finally be ready to unveil its ultimate delivery solution, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2018

Amazon to offer Prime Now delivery from Whole Foods stores

This week, the grocer began offering the service in four markets, including free two-hour delivery to Prime members on orders of $35 or more.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 8, 2018

Whole Foods' inventory system reportedly crushing employee morale

The troubles erupting at Whole Foods underscore how much of a learning curve Amazon has when it comes to brick-and-mortar operations in general — and grocery in particular.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2018

30 minutes with retail’s top executives

In this executive interview series, Retail Dive talks with industry thought leaders about everything from marketing strategy to in-store technology and the future of retail. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated April 21, 2022

Walmart shares inventory data, tightens deadlines for suppliers

The big-box retailer is looking to improve inventory management by putting in place new requirements for supplier deliveries within specified time windows.  

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 30, 2018

Amazon reportedly expanding FBA Onsite trial

The retailer appears to be expanding a trial that installs its own logistics processes at the locations of merchant partners.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 30, 2018

JD.com planning US-based logistics

The e-commerce retailer's U.S. ambitions, however, are not a priority but a longer-term aspiration, the company told Retail Dive.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2018

Amazon's free shipping attracts 88% of shoppers

Free shipping is the biggest draw for Amazon customers, but an easy return policy and a wide assortment doesn't hurt, according to a new study by Epsilon.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 26, 2018

Target deploying Shipt deliveries to 57 stores

The companies are ready to roll out the program after just eight weeks and plan for it to be at nearly every store by the 2018 holiday season.  

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2018

Report: Teamsters tell UPS to lay off drone, driverless delivery vehicles

As UPS sits down with the Teamsters union to hammer out a new contract, tech innovations like drones and driverless trucks are a point of contention.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 25, 2018

Lamps Plus brings order tracking to text, call and voice

As virtual assistants become more frequently-used customer service tools, applications like instant order tracking should naturally become part of the conversation.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 25, 2018

Tackling food waste is $18.2B opportunity for retailers

A new "action guide" from ReFED makes the case that the cost of wasted food is more than double the profit potential from the original product and outlines ways to significantly boost recovery efforts.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2018

Pirch retreats from retail with new membership program

The company was a poster child for today’s brick-and-mortar goals with a highly experiential shopping environment, but has closed most stores and will now rely on the design trade for sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2018

Survey: Online shoppers love deals, free shipping

Recent findings from both Radial and the National Retail Federation show consumers have made low prices and free shipping table stakes for online retailers.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018

IBM aims to solve global shipping inefficiencies with blockchain

Blockchain continues to edge its way into retail-related applications, as IBM and Maersk look to use it to improve international supply chain processes.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018

Rent the Runway to deploy self-scanning kiosks

The apparel rental company is hoping the technology will improve customer experience and speed up the pick up and drop off process.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2018

Jeff Bezos is the world's richest person

The Amazon founder and CEO surpassed Microsoft founder Bill Gates with a net worth of $106 billion, according to Bloomberg.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2018

Deliv, August Home partner on in-home delivery

The companies already work with Walmart on a pilot to deliver perishables into refrigerators when nobody is home.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2018

Finish Line seeks an edge in merchandising revamp

Between its own stores and online efforts, Finish Line has been grappling with a complex multi-channel inventory challenge. 

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 8, 2018