How the case for drone delivery expanded beyond parcels

The pandemic's effects on labor, demand and transport capacity have brought new attention to the potential use cases for drones for the last mile.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021

Costco to charter 3 vessels for Transpacific routes

The chartered ships will carry up to 1,000 containers, as retailers struggle with on-time deliveries and high freight costs. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2021

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.

By Retail Dive staff

Morgan Stanley lowers expectations for Amazon shares as e-commerce gets more expensive

The online giant hasn't escaped the whipsawing of supply and demand during the pandemic, and it's been forced to balloon its logistics workforce.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2021

ThredUp to open flagship distribution center in Texas

The four-level facility will store up to 10 million items, thereby expanding the company's item capacity by 150%.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 27, 2021

Toymakers worry congestion will lead to holiday inventory troubles

The time it takes to ship products from China to the U.S. increased by 83% in September compared to before the pandemic, according to Freightos.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 27, 2021

Costco reinstates purchase limits on some items

Amid soaring sales, the retailer is limiting the amount of toilet paper, bottled water and other products members can buy as supply chain challenges mount.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 24, 2021

FedEx diverts packages as labor shortage bites into service levels

The need for labor will only become more pressing as the carrier braces for peak season.

By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2021

It’s time to make payment processing part of your customer experience

Learn why legacy payment systems no longer meet today's shoppers' demands for great customer experiences.

Sept. 20, 2021

Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts

The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 17, 2021

Walmart teams up with Ford to test self-driving deliveries

As part of ongoing experimentation with the technology, the retailer will initially launch the service in Miami, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2021

Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges

More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.

By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2021

Considerations for retail e-fulfillment polybag packing automation

Planning efficiency for single order pick & pack operations is a necessary shift to remain competitive – are you prepared?

By Dan Cahalan • Sept. 7, 2021

As customers return to stores, American Eagle's Q2 online sales fall

The apparel retailer disclosed that it acquired e-commerce logistics company AirTerra, to help control its supply chain and make money on the side.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2021

Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions

Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 2, 2021

Walmart expands Instacart pilot to New York City

The retailer will use its stores near the city to fulfill orders for customers in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 2, 2021

Walmart aims to hire 20K supply chain workers ahead of holiday season

The retailer is looking to fill permanent full-time and part-time roles amid shipping constraints as businesses compete for labor.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 1, 2021

A tale of two dollar stores: Dollar Tree hit by freight while Dollar General mostly shrugs off costs

The $1 proposition means less room to raise prices as supply chain congestion leads to extraordinary cost increases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 27, 2021

The Backroom: Delta's looming impact on retail

On this episode, Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.

By Retail Dive Team • Aug. 26, 2021

What retail executives are saying about widespread supply chain bottlenecks

From air shipping to ship charters to price increases, industry players are managing chaos at ports and throughout the global production network every way they can.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2021

Walmart to sell its delivery service to other businesses

The new service, Walmart GoLocal, offers the retailer's logistics capabilities to outside companies of all sizes.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 24, 2021

Geodis enters crowded e-commerce fulfillment field with service for DTC brands

Four fulfillment hubs will be able to provide two-day delivery to 91% of the continental U.S.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 23, 2021

Walmart charters ships to ensure freight capacity, inventory for peak season

One ship leasing company referred to the charter market as "red hot" as it has signed 40 new charters so far this year.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 19, 2021

'You can pay or you can wait': How retailers are navigating a shipping crisis

Consumer demand came raging back this year. The supply chain wasn't ready for it, and now retailers, brands and consumers are paying the price.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 2, 2021

Gopuff raises another $1B to fuel rapid growth

The delivery company, which is now valued at $15 billion, will use the funding to expand to new locations, hire talent and build out its technology.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2021

UPS: Peak demand projected to exceed capacity by 5M packages daily

The company is adding sortation capacity, leasing aircraft and sitting down with about 300 customers to understand their demand projections for the holidays.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2021