Logistics: Page 15
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Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts
The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Walmart teams up with Ford to test self-driving deliveries
As part of ongoing experimentation with the technology, the retailer will initially launch the service in Miami, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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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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Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges
More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.
By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Bastian SolutionsConsiderations for retail e-fulfillment polybag packing automation
Planning efficiency for single order pick & pack operations is a necessary shift to remain competitive – are you prepared?
By Dan Cahalan • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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As customers return to stores, American Eagle's Q2 online sales fall
The apparel retailer disclosed that it acquired e-commerce logistics company AirTerra, to help control its supply chain and make money on the side.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions
Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Walmart expands Instacart pilot to New York City
The retailer will use its stores near the city to fulfill orders for customers in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Walmart aims to hire 20K supply chain workers ahead of holiday season
The retailer is looking to fill permanent full-time and part-time roles amid shipping constraints as businesses compete for labor.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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A tale of two dollar stores: Dollar Tree hit by freight while Dollar General mostly shrugs off costs
The $1 proposition means less room to raise prices as supply chain congestion leads to extraordinary cost increases.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Delta's looming impact on retail
On this episode, Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.
By Retail Dive Team • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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What retail executives are saying about widespread supply chain bottlenecks
From air shipping to ship charters to price increases, industry players are managing chaos at ports and throughout the global production network every way they can.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Walmart to sell its delivery service to other businesses
The new service, Walmart GoLocal, offers the retailer's logistics capabilities to outside companies of all sizes.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Geodis enters crowded e-commerce fulfillment field with service for DTC brands
Four fulfillment hubs will be able to provide two-day delivery to 91% of the continental U.S.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Walmart charters ships to ensure freight capacity, inventory for peak season
One ship leasing company referred to the charter market as "red hot" as it has signed 40 new charters so far this year.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Deep Dive'You can pay or you can wait': How retailers are navigating a shipping crisis
Consumer demand came raging back this year. The supply chain wasn't ready for it, and now retailers, brands and consumers are paying the price.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Gopuff raises another $1B to fuel rapid growth
The delivery company, which is now valued at $15 billion, will use the funding to expand to new locations, hire talent and build out its technology.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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UPS: Peak demand projected to exceed capacity by 5M packages daily
The company is adding sortation capacity, leasing aircraft and sitting down with about 300 customers to understand their demand projections for the holidays.
By Max Garland • July 28, 2021 -
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Stores may soon use one-third of their space for e-commerce fulfillment: report
Online and offline may be blurred, but the importance of physical stores to both is clear, according to research from Edge by Ascential.
By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2021 -
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Pandemic pushed fashion brands to prioritize supplier relations in quest for agility
"Super vendors" with multiple manufacturing locations can react quickly to lockdowns or closed borders to reduce lead times on purchase orders.
By Edwin Lopez • July 26, 2021 -
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Mercari, Uber expand local delivery program
Through the ride-hailing app's network of delivery people, sellers and buyers exchange products on-demand without leaving their homes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2021 -
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Retailers leverage open calls to add diversity, sustainability to supply chains
Faced with empty shelves over the past year, companies like Walmart, Lowe's and QVC are looking for new or more local suppliers that meet their needs.
By Jen A. Miller • July 23, 2021 -
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Walmart plans to automate 25 distribution centers with Symbotic
The retailer aims to improve the storage density, pallet density, throughput as measured in cases per hour, system availability and order accuracy of its replenishment system.
By Matt Leonard • July 20, 2021 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond to extend curbside pickup hours
The retailer will allow consumers to pick up online orders as early as 8 a.m., one hour before stores typically open.
By Caroline Jansen • July 14, 2021 -
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Amazon partners with BigCommerce to ease fulfillment for merchants
The partnership gives U.S. sellers access to perks of the e-commerce giant's fulfillment network, including faster shipping and trackable orders.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2021 -
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SKU rationalization helps Bed Bath & Beyond achieve 95% in-stock level
The company expects to improve its inventory management even further as it overhauls its technology stack.
By Matt Leonard • July 8, 2021
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