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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.
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Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery
Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.
The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.
By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShipAccelHow medium and large e-commerce businesses can ensure consistency and efficiency in shipping
The right partner can help make shipping efforts more streamlined, consistent and cost-effective.
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La-Z-Boy streamlines supply chain with Mexico consolidation
The furniture maker is moving some of its upholstery operations and plans to shutter a leased cut and sew facility.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShipAccel4 keys to getting shipping right for e-commerce SMBs
Small-to-medium-sized e-commerce businesses benefit from partnering with a shipping solution that can support their growth.
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Deep DiveTemu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?
Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.
By Max Garland • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Nearly 40% of consumers return an online purchase ‘at least’ once a month: report
The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Mattress Firm, DoorDash partner on 2-hour delivery
The companies are providing on-demand delivery from the retailer’s more than 2,300 store locations in the U.S.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart opens ocean shipping network to marketplace sellers
The big-box retailer’s cross border network provides full container load freight service from China to the U.S.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Amazon unveils 2024 peak season fulfillment fees
The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.
By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Amazon moves up Black Friday inventory deadline for sellers
The e-commerce giant wants products in a week earlier than in 2023 as it looks to maintain fast Prime delivery speeds during its busiest time of year.
By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShipAccel3 things to look for in a scalable e-commerce shipping solution
Choosing a shipping solution designed with the needs of e-commerce businesses in mind can help leaders scale their businesses with minimal disruptions to their workflows.
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Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Alibaba.comHow a retailer’s global sourcing operation can be as simple as online shopping
Sourcing platforms shifted from supplier directories to offering a full suite of guaranteed services.
By Rah Mahtani, Head of Marketing for North America at Alibaba.com • June 24, 2024 -
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How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze
Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 11, 2024 -
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Walmart boosts InHome delivery reach by nearly 30%
The retailer’s service will reach an additional 10 million households with its expansion in urban markets of California, Minnesota and other states.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2024 -
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Williams-Sonoma makes strides in delivery efficiency
The retailer limited instances of shipments originating from out-of-market areas and multiple deliveries per order in Q1.
By Max Garland • June 3, 2024 -
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Walmart fires back at Amazon in fast delivery race
The retailer delivered 4.4 billion items over the past 12 months with either same-day or next-day speeds.
By Max Garland • May 21, 2024 -
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Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center
The center’s tech aims to benefit shippers through streamlined purchase order fulfillment, shorter lead times and faster delivery to customers.
By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2024 -
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Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model
The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.
By Max Garland • May 8, 2024 -
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Kohl’s to deliver same day through Instacart
Shoppers can place orders for a same day or scheduled delivery as the retailer continues to leverage its physical footprint.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2024 -
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Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center
None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.
By Kelly Stroh • May 6, 2024 -
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Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks
Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 5, 2024
