Re/Code: Uber retail delivery partnerships to be announced soon

Package delivery seems like a slam-dunk for Uber, but so far it pales compared to its global ride-hailing service.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2015

Amazon launches restaurant delivery in Seattle

The e-retail giant is also hiring for a restaurant division in New York. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2015

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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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Sole Society latest e-retailer to open physical store

The footwear and accessories retailer says sales through Nordstrom are growing and that it may expand its brick-and-mortar footprint, so to speak.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2015

Delivery startup mania: Where is this all going?

As the delivery area becomes increasingly crowded with a plethora of tech-focused startups, questions of these firms' sustainability are starting to be floated. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2015

Amazon may allow some merchants to offer free two-day Prime shipping to limited areas

Although the pilot has been reported as a new limitation, it’s a way for more merchants to offer free two-day shipping on more items, so is actually an expansion of Prime—and maybe an answer to newcomer Jet.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2015

Rural China next growth target for Alibaba

Although e-commerce giants dominate in cities, rural China is poised for growth.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2015

Myanmar sets daily wage minimum to boost apparel manufacturing

The $2.80 per day minimum was finally set after two years of intense negotiations among labor groups, factory owners, and the government.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2015

Labor Board expands employer responsibility for temp, franchise workers

In many ways, the ruling is an adjustment to today’s employment reality, but it is likely to be challenged in court by businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2015

In-store pickup adds to Kirkland's online growth

More than 70% of the home decor retailer's customers choose pickup over delivery when shopping online. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 26, 2015

Amazon launches one-hour alcohol delivery in Seattle

While this is the first U.S. city to get the service from Amazon, a few startups have beat the online retail giant to the space in several other territories. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2015

How robots are ushering in a new era of retail customer service

While robots and technology may seem like a threat to human retail workers, their work could help free up employees to do what they do best. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Goodwill counters new competition with boutique-style stores

The charity re-sale giant is taking a page from for-profit rivals to appeal to younger shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Wal-Mart shakes up merchandise team

The retailer is taking its efforts to battle inventory and merchandising issues straight to the top.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Levi's, H&M among growing number of retailers recycling old wares

A Swiss company is taking in discarded clothing in an effort to “close the loop” in textile manufacturing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Gap testing 'fast fashion' at namesake brand

The company is taking a page from the success of its own Old Navy brand.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2015

Google Express to shutter Bay Area distribution hubs

The search giant's same-day delivery service will instead seek to partner with delivery firms. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 21, 2015

As e-commerce grows, brick-and-mortar retailers focus on supply chains

In addition to leveraging their physical stores for fulfillment, more retailers are building regional warehouses to meet customers' e-commerce needs, Amazon-style.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2015

Target pilots faster fulfillment with reduced delivery windows

The retailer aims to speed up delivery through ship-from-store fulfillment.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2015

Amazon looking at public transportation for delivery

Buses, trains, and subways would join the distribution network, according to a patent filing. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 18, 2015

J.C. Penney's recovery includes focus on e-commerce

The retailer is having better success than most these days, and seems to be making the right moves for the future.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Tiger Global leads $30M investment in e-commerce robotics company

This new investment in GreyOrange is another vote for robotics in logistics.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2015

Legacy retailers borrowing online retailers' inventory strategies

Target and Macy's are learning from once purely-online retailers' new stores, which use technology to reduce in-store inventories. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 12, 2015

Google Express gets new leadership amid e-commerce push

New general manager Brian Elliott led development of the search giant's "Buy" button. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 10, 2015

Demand for smaller, urban distribution centers rising

As with much of the evolution of e-commerce and logistics, Amazon is driving the trend.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2015

Are robots the next step in the same-day delivery rush?

Entrepreneur Louis Borders hopes to pioneer robot-powered fulfillment. But his latest venture sounds a lot like another retailer we know.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2015