Logistics: Page 17
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Stores may soon use one-third of their space for e-commerce fulfillment: report
Online and offline may be blurred, but the importance of physical stores to both is clear, according to research from Edge by Ascential.
By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2021 -
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Pandemic pushed fashion brands to prioritize supplier relations in quest for agility
"Super vendors" with multiple manufacturing locations can react quickly to lockdowns or closed borders to reduce lead times on purchase orders.
By Edwin Lopez • July 26, 2021 -
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TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.
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Mercari, Uber expand local delivery program
Through the ride-hailing app's network of delivery people, sellers and buyers exchange products on-demand without leaving their homes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2021 -
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Retailers leverage open calls to add diversity, sustainability to supply chains
Faced with empty shelves over the past year, companies like Walmart, Lowe's and QVC are looking for new or more local suppliers that meet their needs.
By Jen A. Miller • July 23, 2021 -
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Walmart plans to automate 25 distribution centers with Symbotic
The retailer aims to improve the storage density, pallet density, throughput as measured in cases per hour, system availability and order accuracy of its replenishment system.
By Matt Leonard • July 20, 2021 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond to extend curbside pickup hours
The retailer will allow consumers to pick up online orders as early as 8 a.m., one hour before stores typically open.
By Caroline Jansen • July 14, 2021 -
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Amazon partners with BigCommerce to ease fulfillment for merchants
The partnership gives U.S. sellers access to perks of the e-commerce giant's fulfillment network, including faster shipping and trackable orders.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2021 -
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SKU rationalization helps Bed Bath & Beyond achieve 95% in-stock level
The company expects to improve its inventory management even further as it overhauls its technology stack.
By Matt Leonard • July 8, 2021 -
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Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center
The grocer is doubling the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021 -
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'Real pressure on supply chains': How major players are balancing costs, speed and a new retail world
Executives from PVH, Under Armour, Dollar General, Tractor Supply and American Eagle spoke about current challenges at NRF's Retail Converge.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 6, 2021 -
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FedEx to add 16 automated facilities ahead of peak season
The technology enables FedEx to adjust to volume fluctuations, but the logistics provider may struggle to hire enough package handlers.
By Matt Leonard • June 28, 2021 -
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US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE
Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate face potential sticker shock.
By Matt Leonard • June 24, 2021 -
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ColumnSKU'd: Everybody is getting into resale. But are there enough great clothes to make it work?
Apparel retailers may now have to reckon with the proliferation of years of cheap manufacturing practices.
By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2021 -
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Walmart invests in DroneUp
The retailer tested hundreds of deliveries of COVID-19 test kits last year. Now it's seeking drone delivery at scale.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 18, 2021 -
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FedEx, Nuro sign multi-year deal to test autonomous last-mile delivery
The partnership gives FedEx a last-mile solution to complement its other investments like drones and delivery robots.
By Edwin Lopez • June 17, 2021 -
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As pandemic wanes, dollar stores regain lost ground, grab new sales
Dollar General's "insane" new concept, Dollar Tree looks beyond $1, and Five Below makes a huge comeback: a look at the dollar field in Q1.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 4, 2021 -
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American Eagle cuts SKUs, speeds delivery with supply chain transformation
Regional hubs helped the retailer cut the number of shipments per order and deliver to shoppers 1.5 days faster, the COO said.
By Matt Leonard • June 2, 2021 -
Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina
An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers.
By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021 -
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FedEx piles on peak surcharges with increases set for June
Increased fees are eroding retailer's margins, a reality that will need to give at some point, according to experts.
By Matt Leonard • May 25, 2021 -
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Walmart boosts inventory, extends lead times to account for supply chain delays and stockouts
The retailer increased inventory by 16% and is adjusting its fulfillment network as e-commerce sales grow.
By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2021 -
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Amazon launches program to reduce worker injuries
The e-commerce giant is looking to reduce incidents by 50% by 2025.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2021 -
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PayPal acquires returns startup Happy Returns
After investing in the startup in 2019, the payments platform is now buying it, to better serve consumers throughout their purchase journey.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 14, 2021 -
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OpinionThe rise of curbside pickup: Best practices for retailers
Retailers of all types would do well to develop their curbside pickup capabilities further, writes Euromonitor International's Bob Hoyler.
By Bob Hoyler • May 13, 2021 -
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Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop
Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.
By Jeff Wells • May 6, 2021 -
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Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide
The retailer, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option to reach more online shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 5, 2021
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