Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center

The grocer is doubling the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.

By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021

'Real pressure on supply chains': How major players are balancing costs, speed and a new retail world

Executives from PVH, Under Armour, Dollar General, Tractor Supply and American Eagle spoke about current challenges at NRF's Retail Converge. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 6, 2021

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.

By Retail Dive staff

FedEx to add 16 automated facilities ahead of peak season

The technology enables FedEx to adjust to volume fluctuations, but the logistics provider may struggle to hire enough package handlers.

By Matt Leonard • June 28, 2021

US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE

Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate face potential sticker shock.

By Matt Leonard • June 24, 2021

SKU'd: Everybody is getting into resale. But are there enough great clothes to make it work?

Apparel retailers may now have to reckon with the proliferation of years of cheap manufacturing practices.

By Kaarin Vembar • June 23, 2021

Walmart invests in DroneUp

The retailer tested hundreds of deliveries of COVID-19 test kits last year. Now it's seeking drone delivery at scale.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 18, 2021

FedEx, Nuro sign multi-year deal to test autonomous last-mile delivery

The partnership gives FedEx a last-mile solution to complement its other investments like drones and delivery robots.

By Edwin Lopez • June 17, 2021

As pandemic wanes, dollar stores regain lost ground, grab new sales

Dollar General's "insane" new concept, Dollar Tree looks beyond $1, and Five Below makes a huge comeback: a look at the dollar field in Q1.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 4, 2021

American Eagle cuts SKUs, speeds delivery with supply chain transformation

Regional hubs helped the retailer cut the number of shipments per order and deliver to shoppers 1.5 days faster, the COO said. 

By Matt Leonard • June 2, 2021

Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021

FedEx piles on peak surcharges with increases set for June

Increased fees are eroding retailer's margins, a reality that will need to give at some point, according to experts. 

By Matt Leonard • May 25, 2021

Walmart boosts inventory, extends lead times to account for supply chain delays and stockouts

The retailer increased inventory by 16% and is adjusting its fulfillment network as e-commerce sales grow.

By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2021

Amazon launches program to reduce worker injuries

The e-commerce giant is looking to reduce incidents by 50% by 2025. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2021

PayPal acquires returns startup Happy Returns

After investing in the startup in 2019, the payments platform is now buying it, to better serve consumers throughout their purchase journey.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 14, 2021

The rise of curbside pickup: Best practices for retailers

Retailers of all types would do well to develop their curbside pickup capabilities further, writes Euromonitor International's Bob Hoyler.

By Bob Hoyler • May 13, 2021

Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop

Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.

By Jeff Wells • May 6, 2021

Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide

The retailer, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option to reach more online shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 5, 2021

Gopuff hires Amazon's VP of global logistics

Tim Collins, who spent more than 20 years at the e-tailer, will become Gopuff's senior vice president of operations and oversee its supply chain, customer service, real estate and launch teams.

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021

How the pandemic changed retail supply chains

As the global health crisis sent e-commerce orders surging, retailers scrambled to adapt their operations to serve a more digital era.

By Cara Salpini • April 26, 2021

Allbirds, Reformation join largest class of Climate Neutral Certified companies

As retailers look for ways to reduce their carbon footprints, 330 companies will be certified this year, including 52 fashion and apparel brands.

By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2021

Retailers: It's time to move beyond outdated business models

Pay attention to these five areas as you plan for the future, writes Kaufman Rossin's N.K. "Trip" Tripathy.

By N.K. "Trip" Tripathy • April 20, 2021

Don't make it free, don't make it easy: How retailers can support sustainable returns

Consumers returned $428 billion in merchandise last year. Retailers need to change systems for the sake of the environment and the bottom line. 

By Kaarin Vembar • April 19, 2021

Walmart invests in autonomous vehicle startup Cruise

The venture will help the retailer's goals of developing a last-mile delivery system that's fast, low-cost and scalable. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 16, 2021

Dollar General to hire 20K new employees across its business

As the discounter expands its footprint and offering, it's looking to add staffers for its stores, warehouses, trucks and customer support center.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 14, 2021

The omnichannel age is here — and it’s expensive

Store pickup of online orders grew by triple digits amid the pandemic. Retailers are now scrambling to become more efficient sellers across channels.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 5, 2021