Logistics: Page 5

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    Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

    Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Sam’s Club to open 30 new stores, invest in supply chain

    The wholesale club chain is also adding more distribution centers as it expands its store fleet over the next few years.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Inside retail supply chains

    While supply chains seems to be balancing out, the threat of more disruptions remain. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

    The Ohio center is the first of three to open as part of the retailer's plan to enhance supply chain efficiency.

    By Alejandra Salgado • Jan. 25, 2023
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    Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers

    The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven.

    By Colin Campbell • Jan. 23, 2023
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    GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

    The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

    By Dani James • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce

    The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023
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    The 3 keys to inventory optimization in 2023

    With new tools and insights retail planners can reduce carrying costs and say goodbye to excess inventory.

    Jan. 9, 2023
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    Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022

    While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023
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    DoorDash launches package pickup service

    The service's rollout comes in the midst of the busy post-holiday returns season.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023
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    Winter weather stymied on-time deliveries in days before Christmas

    Project44 data shows how challenging conditions on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 soured what was overall a smooth peak season for last mile delivery performance.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023
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    Joann’s $200M cost reduction plan relies on falling ocean rates

    The craft retailer has endured tens of millions of dollars in excess freight expenses throughout the pandemic.

    By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2023
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    US agency cites Amazon for recordkeeping violations on worker injuries, illnesses

    The e-commerce giant has faced various safety complaints over the years, and an investigation at six warehouses in five states is ongoing.

    By Max Garland • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Small, midsize retailers search more for nearby suppliers: report

    Learning from larger chains facing inventory issues, small and midsize businesses are working to better predict what they need.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 21, 2022
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    FedEx Express expands New York City pilot of electric delivery carts

    The carrier is building upon tests from last year that saw couriers increase package deliveries by 15% per hour.

    By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2022
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    FedEx to launch consolidated returns service

    The carrier is touting the service as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Los Angeles garment supplier cited for failure to pay workers

    Last week’s finding by the U.S. Department of Labor was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers operating in the city.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Nordstrom Rack slows store-based fulfillment

    Issues with inventory accuracy have made it more difficult for stores to locate customer products, leading to higher order cancellations. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Reducing the cost of reverse logistics present and future

    Reverse logistics can be costly and difficult to manage for most retailers. What are the ways to improve the reverse logistics process and reduce costs?

    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Amazon pilots returns at Staples stores

    With a relatively small store footprint, the e-commerce giant has forged partnerships with rivals and others to facilitate returns.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Shein to invest $15M in supplier factories

    After a critical documentary looked at labor practices in its supply chain, the fast fashion giant also said it is doubling what it spends on audits.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Dollar General takes $40M hit from delays in temporary warehouse openings

    The company had to use suboptimal distribution networks and pay more in fees due to slowdowns in returning shipping containers. 

    By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Gap reaps benefits from lower air freight rates

    Retailers are growing more optimistic about freight-related tailwinds as rates become more favorable heading into the new year.

    By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Instacart adds holiday tree same-day delivery

    The company is using its recently launched Big & Bulky fulfillment service to bring live and artificial trees to customers’ homes. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Walgreens launches 24-hour same-day delivery

    The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Foot Locker opens $40M Nevada distribution center for West Coast

    The facility will serve more than 300 stores and cut shipping times in the region by more than 50%.

    By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 1, 2022