Walmart’s Latest Service: Ultra Late-Night Delivery
Walmart customers can now place delivery orders until midnight, the latest in a series of recent programs aimed at accommodating the varying schedules of its customers.
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How E-Commerce Deliveries Are Failing Today’s Consumer
A new study by Descartes reveals deep discontent with delivery service among online customers, with 67% reporting some type of problem.
Amazon Rolls Out 50 New Electric Volvo Trucks in California
The new trucks will help Amazon decrease pollution from its shipping operations as it tries to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
Retailers Take Lead in Big-Box Warehouse Leasing, CBRE Finds
Retailers and wholesalers dominate big-box warehouse leasing in North America, signaling a significant shift in the market.
Senators Take Aim at Amazon with Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Two Democratic senators proposed a new bill that will regulate the use of productivity quotas and improve safety for workers.
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Dollar Tree’s Oklahoma Distribution Center Decimated by Tornado
A Dollar Tree distribution center in Oklahoma was ravaged by a tornado, with no timetable for reopening.
Boosting Profitability: Leveraging Technology for Effective Returns Management
Returns are occurring more often in the current omnichannel retail landscape. Customers are exercising their freedom to hit buy from anywhere at any time, leaving many retailers scrambling to address challenges associated with returns management.
Manhattan Associates Wins Overall Innovation of the Year Award by RetailTech Breakthrough
Manhattan Associates Inc. today announced it has been named the winner of the Overall Innovation of the Year award by RetailTech Breakthrough.
North Carolina Welcomes Amazon’s Newest Mega-Warehouse
Amazon unveiled its newest warehouse in North Carolina, a 620,000-square-foot facility that will provide 1,000 new jobs to the area.
Apple Overtaken as World’s Largest Phone Seller
Samsung has overtaken Apple in overall phone sales as upstart Chinese companies take away market share.
Can Artificial Intelligence Save the Retail Industry?
A new report highlights how retailers are losing money due to in-store inefficiencies, and how many are leaning on AI to get back on track.
Investments in Supply Chain Technology Paying Off
Companies that invest in supply chain technology are reaping the rewards, according to the latest research from Cleo.
Shein To Sell Supply Chain Infrastructure To Outside Brands
Fashion retailer Shein says it plans to make its supply chain infrastructure and technology available to other brands.
Cart.com Unveils New AI-Powered Platform
Cart.com launched its new platform, Constellation AI, designed to optimize sales, inventory management, and forecasting.
Walmart To Sell Its Logistics Tools to Other Businesses
For the first time. Walmart has made its AI-powered "Route Optimization" tool available to all businesses.
The Home Depot Expands Distribution Network for Pro Customers
The Home Depot is opening four new distribution centers to streamline large-item delivery for professional customers.
Explaining Supply Chain’s Role in Building Brand Identity
Supply chain’s growing importance in the customer journey has companies looking at the once-behind-the-scenes processes in a new light.
Channel-Free Logistics Growing as Fulfillment Alternative
Luxury footwear retailer Koio is deploying Fillogic’s channel-free logistics solution to manage
e-commerce, in-store, reverse logistics and transportation operations.
Can Retail Solve Its Inventory Management Challenge?
Retailers are notorious for either having too much or too little stock, but new technology and data collection may be the answer to getting inventory just right.
When Your Supply Chain Swims All Over the World
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Survey Finds Supply Chain Management Systems Key to Customer Journey
A new survey found that 87% of B2B leaders say a supply chain management system is the most important solution to offering a frictionless digital purchasing journey to customers.
Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
Made4net Revamps Grocery Distribution for Modern E-commerce
Grocers have had to deal with a myriad of problems in the retail market over last few years such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Made4net offers more robust solutions that leverage technology to increase efficacy and lower costs for e-commerce operations.
Omnichannel Fulfillment Leads to Growth and Profitability for Retailers
Retailer Psycho Bunny has found success with the deployment of an omnichannel inventory management tool from Desposco.
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