Logistics: Page 6
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Sam’s Club to open 30 new stores, invest in supply chain
The wholesale club chain is also adding more distribution centers as it expands its store fleet over the next few years.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023 -
Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center
The Ohio center is the first of three to open as part of the retailer's plan to enhance supply chain efficiency.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 25, 2023 -
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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Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers
The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 23, 2023 -
GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center
The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1.
By Dani James • Jan. 20, 2023 -
Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce
The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.
By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Sponsored by Anaplan
The 3 keys to inventory optimization in 2023
With new tools and insights retail planners can reduce carrying costs and say goodbye to excess inventory.
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Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022
While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.
By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023 -
DoorDash launches package pickup service
The service's rollout comes in the midst of the busy post-holiday returns season.
By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Winter weather stymied on-time deliveries in days before Christmas
Project44 data shows how challenging conditions on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 soured what was overall a smooth peak season for last mile delivery performance.
By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Joann’s $200M cost reduction plan relies on falling ocean rates
The craft retailer has endured tens of millions of dollars in excess freight expenses throughout the pandemic.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2023 -
US agency cites Amazon for recordkeeping violations on worker injuries, illnesses
The e-commerce giant has faced various safety complaints over the years, and an investigation at six warehouses in five states is ongoing.
By Max Garland • Dec. 21, 2022 -
Small, midsize retailers search more for nearby suppliers: report
Learning from larger chains facing inventory issues, small and midsize businesses are working to better predict what they need.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 21, 2022 -
FedEx Express expands New York City pilot of electric delivery carts
The carrier is building upon tests from last year that saw couriers increase package deliveries by 15% per hour.
By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2022 -
FedEx to launch consolidated returns service
The carrier is touting the service as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Los Angeles garment supplier cited for failure to pay workers
Last week’s finding by the U.S. Department of Labor was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers operating in the city.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Nordstrom Rack slows store-based fulfillment
Issues with inventory accuracy have made it more difficult for stores to locate customer products, leading to higher order cancellations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Sponsored by Geek+
Reducing the cost of reverse logistics present and future
Reverse logistics can be costly and difficult to manage for most retailers. What are the ways to improve the reverse logistics process and reduce costs?
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Amazon pilots returns at Staples stores
With a relatively small store footprint, the e-commerce giant has forged partnerships with rivals and others to facilitate returns.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 9, 2022 -
Shein to invest $15M in supplier factories
After a critical documentary looked at labor practices in its supply chain, the fast fashion giant also said it is doubling what it spends on audits.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Dollar General takes $40M hit from delays in temporary warehouse openings
The company had to use suboptimal distribution networks and pay more in fees due to slowdowns in returning shipping containers.
By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Instacart adds holiday tree same-day delivery
The company is using its recently launched Big & Bulky fulfillment service to bring live and artificial trees to customers’ homes.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Gap reaps benefits from lower air freight rates
Retailers are growing more optimistic about freight-related tailwinds as rates become more favorable heading into the new year.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Walgreens launches 24-hour same-day delivery
The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Foot Locker opens $40M Nevada distribution center for West Coast
The facility will serve more than 300 stores and cut shipping times in the region by more than 50%.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 1, 2022 -
House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022