Report: Amazon acquires AI photo tech startup Orbeus

Amazon’s Web Services cloud-computing unit is widely seen as supporting its retail profits, which have lagged behind costs.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2016

Report: Amazon mulling major stake in digital mapping company HERE

Such an investment could bolster Amazon's delivery ambitions as well as its cloud-computing business.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 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. 

By Retail Dive staff

Postmates launches unlimited delivery subscription service

Customers paying $10 per month will get unlimited same-day delivery for orders over $30.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2016

NLRB files complaint against warehousing firm used by Amazon, Lowe's

California Cartage violated workers' right to organize, the complaint says.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2016

Amazon Home Services expands to 30 cities in first year

Rival retailers could feel a pinch as more shoppers learn Amazon can help with household tasks and big-item purchases.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2016

Restoration Hardware stumbles on inventory snafus, tighter pursestrings

The strong dollar and other financial headwinds pose a bigger concern than shipping delays, the retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2016

Target facing lawsuit over warehouse pay

The suit says Target wrongly classified some workers to avoid paying overtime.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2016

Why Amazon's 'Big Brother' warehouse theft surveillance is a big mistake

Broadcasting examples of employee theft on big screens not only strikes many as creepy—it also turns off the wrong workers.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

FedEx rebrands global e-commerce arm as FedEx CrossBorder

The shipper is making moves to handle the mounting number of packages moving globally.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

Amazon sues former supply chain exec over new Target job

The e-retail giant says a non-compete agreement that Arthur Valdez signed 16 years ago prevents him from working in a similar capacity for 18 months.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

American Apparel partners with Postmates for one-hour delivery

This is the first time a retailer has partnered with Postmates in-app.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 22, 2016

Amazon nearly doubles lobbying spend with focus on delivery

To get its delivery ambitions (sometimes literally) off the ground, Amazon is ramping up its time with the U.S. government.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

Amazon buys 10% of aircraft leasing firm

The deal expands on a previous arrangement with Ohio-based Air Transport Services Group. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 21, 2016

Report: Raising minimum wage will add significant costs to warehouse operations

A $1 increase in average hourly wages will increase warehouse operation costs by at least $1 million a year, according to CBRE Inc.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

FedEx warns cost of online deliveries will rise

The shipper is adjusting some of its delivery fees and says other delivery services will likely have to do the same.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

Macy's CEO: Amazon could struggle with apparel sales logistics

Terry Lundgren told analysts that Amazon may not be quite prepared for the logistics of online apparel sales.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

FedEx: Amazon is not a threat to our business

Amazon is unlikely to have the time or resources to scale its delivery operations to competitive levels, says FedEx executive T. Michael Glenn.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2016

Amazon grows its delivery network with aircraft deal

The e-retail giant is taking on more of its delivery operations, but does that mean it will become a shipper itself?

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2016

Survey: Omnichannel fulfillment costs now 18% of retailers' sales

The price of meeting shopper expectations is going up fast, retailers indicate. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2016

Study: Women's apparel tariffs as much as 6x higher than men's

A Texas A&M researcher has found a major reason behind the so-called “pink tax.”

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2016

Under Armour joins rivals Nike, Adidas in 3D printing footrace

Experts say shoe manufacturing is particularly conducive to the 3D printing process, and can drastically speed up the supply chain.

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2016

Kate Spade to add click-and-collect fulfillment options

Online options are paying off for the luxury retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 8, 2016

E2open acquires Terra to streamline supply chain

The deal is designed to provide sellers with end-to-end inventory solutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 8, 2016

Retailers successfully shrinking inventories heading into spring

But surplus could continue to be a problem if retailers can’t capture consumers’ attention.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2016

Report: Sam's Club to experiment with local buyers

But it’s not clear that adjusting its sourcing will do the trick for the warehouse retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2016