Barclays: Warehouse, delivery automation critical for AmazonFresh success

Fewer human-centered processes in logistics, including the use of “robot vans,” could drive massive growth for Amazon's grocery service.  

By Jeff Wells • May 2, 2017

Crocs, Quicksilver leverage new SPS Commerce analytics tool

The new capability, as well as enhancements to its sourcing platform, combines retail point-of-sale and inventory data with external information across channels.

By Dan O'Shea • May 1, 2017

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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

UPS, Amazon invest heavily in logistics networks to keep up with e-commerce

Executives from the two companies emphasized the role warehouses and technology will have in keeping costs down amid rising volumes during their respective earnings calls.

By Edwin Lopez • April 28, 2017

Boxed automates fulfillment center, retrains workers for new jobs

The e-commerce retailer has automated its New Jersey fulfillment center with robotics, a move expected to result in a six-fold productivity increase.

By Dan O'Shea • April 27, 2017

Suppliers draw line in sand, toughen terms as bankruptcies roil retail industry

Suppliers are often the last to get paid when bankruptcy strikes, but they are also a key player in helping to avoid it altogether.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 25, 2017

Report: Amazon at work on secret driverless vehicle project

The e-commerce giant is reportedly exploring how it can leverage driverless vehicle technology, which could have significant ramifications for logistics and fulfillment. 

By Dan O'Shea • April 24, 2017

Invertex rakes in $2M in seed funding to grow footwear technology

The fashion technology startup uses 3D digitization and other technologies to allow brands to produce and sell measure-to-fit footwear.

By Dan O'Shea • April 20, 2017

Report: Macy's RFID effort boosts sales, fulfillment

The store's effort to tag all items by the end of 2017 is already paying off through lesser inventory variance, fewer markdowns and greater display compliance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 2017

Amazon wins patent for on-demand textile manufacturing

The patent describes a system that could batch orders according to a variety of categories, like type or delivery address, in order to improve efficiency of manufacture and order fulfillment.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2017

UPS taps beacon technology to curb misloaded packages

UPS is rolling out a system of scanners connected to beacons that alert delivery truck loaders when a package has been placed on the wrong truck.

By Dan O'Shea • April 17, 2017

Why drone delivery still has a long way to go before it takes off

High-profile drone delivery demonstrations continue, but frequent market use is years away, and hurdles must be overcome.

By Dan O'Shea • April 13, 2017

Gucci, Farfetch partner for on-demand delivery of luxury goods

Orders can be placed through the Farfetch website and app for fulfillment from Gucci stores in 10 cities and Farfetch couriers pick up and deliver the orders. 

By Dan O'Shea • April 12, 2017

Survey: Cross-channel commerce errors costing retailers millions

Product content network 1WorldSync also found that 51% of merchants can’t support mobile commerce, and 80% don’t integrate product information management across web, mobile apps and physical stores.

By Dan O'Shea • April 10, 2017

American Apparel's 'Made in America' ethos unravels

"Made in Honduras" and "Made in Nicaragua" labels will begin appearing on wholesale garments this summer, new owner Gildan Activewear told the New York Post.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2017

Valentino getting omnichannel upgrade through YNAP partnership

Customers will gain access to inventory from Valentino boutiques and logistics centers and YNAP's fulfillment centers, in addition to in-store mobile features.

By Dan O'Shea • April 9, 2017

Locus robots gain better navigation to improve fulfillment center performance

The new Locus Robotics Advanced Navigation software promises to boost movement and coordination of multiple robots in warehouse settings.

By Dan O'Shea • April 4, 2017

UPS outlines expansion plans for Saturday pickup and delivery

The shipper is looking to bring weekend services to almost 4,700 U.S. cities and towns ahead of the upcoming holiday shipping season, and wants to expand to about 5,800 markets in 2018.

By Dan O'Shea • April 3, 2017

AmazonFresh Pickup grocery stores officially open in Seattle

Consumers may order thousands of grocery items (including meats, fresh produce, bread, dairy and household essentials) through the e-commerce kingpin's website or mobile app for local pickup within 15 minutes.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2017

Amazon completes its first public US drone delivery

A Prime Air drone delivered a box of sunscreen to an outdoor location at the Amazon-hosted MARS 2017 conference in Palm Springs, CA.

By Dan O'Shea • March 27, 2017

Macy's inks deal to feature exclusive DKNY merchandise

The agreement with G-III Apparel Group includes more shop-in-shops in Macy’s stores for products like women’s apparel, handbags and shoes.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2017

Bankrupt Gander Mountain to liquidate 32 stores nationwide

The bankruptcy court approved liquidation sales while the retailer pursues a going-concern sale of its remaining assets.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2017

Shipt adds Costco to grocery delivery list

The online grocery marketplace and delivery service plans to serve 50 markets and to more than 30 million households by the end of the year.

By Dan O'Shea • March 22, 2017

How a border adjustment tax would wreak havoc on retailers

The proposed tax on imports could swallow $13 billion from six major U.S. retailers' annual earnings alone. Retailers and their trade groups are fighting back to stop it from becoming reality.

By Corinne Ruff • March 22, 2017

Nordstrom picks Infor cloud POS to improve inventory awareness

Nordstrom is deploying a cloud-based Point-of-Sale from Infor to help improve customer engagement with inventory awareness and management across the cloud.

By Dan O'Shea • March 21, 2017

Wal-Mart lands patent for in-store drones

The retail giant's patented system would have drones deliver merchandise between departments in its stores.

By Dan O'Shea • March 19, 2017