Improving inventory levels face price competition

Many retailers have worked through the excess merchandise that piled up this year, but consumers are still hungry for a good deal.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2016

Wal-Mart wages court battle over Texas liquor sales restrictions

The retail giant is battling years-old provisions regulating how liquor is bought and sold in Texas, with some restrictions dating back to Prohibition.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2016

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

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Report: Target looking to replace Welspun with rival Trident

It's not the first time the Indian textile vendor is under scrutiny. The Wall Street Journal reports Wal-Mart investigated its use of inauthentic Egyptian cotton in 2008.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2016

FAA's first drone rules now in effect

Officials still have not decided on rules for many commercial drone flight applications, such as automated package delivery outside of a pilot's line of sight.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 28, 2016

Welspun admits error in cotton sheets debacle

The former Target partner told investors that its sourcing is complex, and it doesn't know how the problem occurred.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2016

Macy's, JC Penney probing Welspun cotton sheets, Ikea plays wait-and-see

The news comes days after Target said it is offering refunds to customers who purchased Welspun products purporting to be made from Egyptian cotton.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2016

Global e-commerce logistics market rolling toward $781B by 2024

Among factors stirring market growth, the number of cross-border e-commerce websites is expected to continue to explode.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2016

Nordstrom doubles down on Space boutiques

The boutiques feature emerging fashion designers and styles not easily found elsewhere — a key facet of Nordstrom's merchandising strategy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2016

Target severs ties with Indian vendor Welspun over falsely labeled sheets

Welspun, one of the largest textile vendors for several U.S. retailers, substituted non-Egyptian cotton for nearly two years, Target said.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2016

Retailers zero in on college market

Target and Amazon have been especially keen to expand operations around college campuses in an effort to capture the attention of young consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2016

Amazon delivers Hyundai test drives to Prime members

The Prime Now, Drive Now on-demand test drive program spotlights the 2017 Hyundai Elantra.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 21, 2016

Report: American Apparel may leave Los Angeles

Moving to the Southeast could save the retailer considerable cash, which it desperately needs.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2016

Ford plans self-driving cars for commercial applications like package delivery

The auto giant sees a near-term future for driverless cars in ride-hailing or parcel delivery — and the latter application could have a major impact on retail, if it comes to fruition. 

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 16, 2016

UPS CEO predicts TPP deal will increase US exports by 20%

With President Obama announcing late last week that the TPP is headed to Congress, UPS CEO David Abney said the deal would benefit small to medium-sized American businesses in particular.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2016

Agile Network bolsters e-commerce supply chain with Ajillus acquisition

The deal comes as the retail supply chain is becoming increasingly complex, with the industry now offering an abundance of shipping pricing models and a rising number of delivery options.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 15, 2016

Target struggling to save a spoiling grocery business

A return to a “cheap chic” strategy is making it difficult for the general merchandise retailer to sell its fresh produce before it goes bad.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2016

Target poaches another Amazon supply chain vet

Preston Mosier will oversee Target's direct-to-consumer fulfillment centers, as well as related process improvement, customer experience and product management functions.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2016

Report: E-commerce demand driving warehouse siting shifts

FedEx is set to build its largest U.S. distribution center in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, which in recent years has become home to a rapidly growing number of retailer and shipper warehouses.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 9, 2016

Why Wal-Mart is a retail sustainability leader (but doesn't really want to talk about it)

The retail giant boasts an impressive sustainability record, but the company is strictly business about its accomplishments — for good reason, experts say.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 9, 2016

Honeywell reportedly eyeing JDA Software acquisition

The rumored negotiations follow just weeks after Honeywell purchased warehouse automation firm Intelligrated for $1.5 billion.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 8, 2016

Amazon launches branded Prime Air cargo delivery fleet

A Boeing 767-300 dubbed Amazon One will make its inaugural flight during Seattle’s annual Seafair Air Show.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2016

White House voices support for 'safe integration' of drones

Project Wing, Google's drone delivery project, will also be tested at an FAA-appoved site in the U.S.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 2, 2016

The real reason Amazon is phasing out MSRPs

The e-commerce goliath is taking steps to stop listing manufacturers' suggested retail prices. Some speculate it's paving the way to raise its prices, but that's not the Amazon that experts know.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2016

DHL earmarks $137m to expand e-commerce logistics footprint in US

The German shipping firm will build eight new distribution centers in the U.S. to accommodate cross-border e-commerce demands.

By Dan O'Shea • July 27, 2016

Amazon teams up with UK government for drone delivery tests

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has not yet allowed Amazon to conduct similar trials.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2016