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Michaels launches Instacart delivery pilot in select cities
As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes consumers toward delivery, the arts and crafts retailer is joining the furor with a 100-store pilot.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 1, 2021 -
Walmart, H&M among retailers in US most exposed to Suez Canal disruptions
Earlier this week Ikea confirmed it had containers held up, as companies across industries are addressing the impact of the logjam.
By Matt Leonard • April 1, 2021 -
Trendline
Inside retail supply chains
Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.
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Home Depot, Lowe's build on supply chain foundations to make quick work of omnichannel
When the pandemic arrived around the same time as the home improvement retailers' busy spring season, they had to pivot to meet demand.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 29, 2021 -
New investors join Nuro's Series C funding round
As competitors test autonomous deliveries, Nuro has collaborated with major retailers and won approval from regulators.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 2021 -
GoPuff raises $1.15B as its valuation doubles
The company, which is now worth $8.9 billion, plans to use the new investment to fuel its geographic expansion and introduce more product categories.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 24, 2021 -
Williams-Sonoma to expand manufacturing, distribution capacity by up to 30%
The company's expansion will add about 2 million square feet to its distribution network.
By Matt Leonard • March 23, 2021 -
6 charts show how a pandemic upended retail supply chains
Consumers moved online and retailers pivoted to move inventory locked in brick-and-mortar locations.
By Matt Leonard • March 22, 2021 -
BJ's sees surging curbside pickup business
The club retailer is also renewing members at a higher rate than in the past, according to its chief financial and administrative officer.
By Sam Silverstein • March 15, 2021 -
Dick's fulfills 70% of orders from stores, cuts delivery estimates 10%
The retailer's cost of goods sold — which includes shipping, freight and distribution, along with the cost of the merchandise — was up nearly 11%.
By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2021 -
What is the new retail playbook in a post-pandemic world?
Omnichannel, personalization, sustainability and other operating "imperatives" are more important than ever, according to a new report from RILA.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 10, 2021 -
Foot Locker cites port congestion for nearly 24% drop in inventory
The retailer is working with its vendors to find alternative routings, and expects its inventory position to improve this quarter, an executive said.
By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2021 -
Walmart to spend $350B on local sourcing, work to pinpoint barriers to reshoring
The retailer touted benefits such as increased support for small and diverse suppliers in the U.S. as it sources closer to the end consumer.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 4, 2021 -
Instacart's valuation more than doubles to $39B
That's thanks to $265 million in new funding, which the company plans to use to develop its marketplace and increase staff, among other things.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • March 3, 2021 -
Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery
The retailer introduced its rapid Express service amid the pandemic as shoppers avoided stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2021 -
Shippo raises $45M to fuel expansion
Amid the e-commerce spike, the shipping technology startup wants to facilitate Amazon-level deliveries for other marketplaces.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart
Stores in Illinois will roll out the service Tuesday, and nearly 8,000 stores nationwide are slated to offer it in the coming weeks.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'
There's a limit to how much the retailer can pick, fulfill and ship from stores, the CEO said. Walmart is banking on automation to change that.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Locus Robotics raises $150M
With more online shopping and social distancing requirements in warehouses, retailers are looking to robotics to meet greater demand.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 18, 2021 -
One year later: How COVID-19 upended retail and what it means for 2021
Temporary store closings in March were the kickoff to a brutal year, but businesses learned a few things about what it takes to stay afloat.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 16, 2021 -
E-commerce warehouse productivity could improve up to 20% with greater automation: Prologis
Researchers estimate that the adoption of automation could reduce the demand for industrial real estate as existing facilities become more productive.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Retail tech startup Tulip launches fulfillment tool
As retailers look for more convenient services to offer, the company wants to help retailers manage, track and deliver online orders directly from stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Home Depot opens automated Dallas fulfillment center with hydrogen-powered forklifts
The facility is part of the retailer's $1.2 billion supply chain investment and includes six miles of mechanized lines.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2021 -
Family Dollar teams up with Instacart for same-day deliveries
The partnership is an expansion of a 275-store pilot that began in late 2020. The delivery platform will now be available at more than 6,000 stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2021 -
UPS prepares for long-term capacity squeeze, moves toward 'personalized pricing'
The peak season capacity shortfall experienced in 2020 is expected to continue in the new year, CEO Carol Tomé said Tuesday.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Why a manufacturer is launching a DTC investment arm
Gelmart, a 70-year-old intimates maker that incubated Lively, will offer funding and supply chain support to brands in its wheelhouse.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2021