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Walmart boosts InHome delivery reach by nearly 30%
The retailer’s service will reach an additional 10 million households with its expansion in urban markets of California, Minnesota and other states.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2024 -
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Williams-Sonoma makes strides in delivery efficiency
The retailer limited instances of shipments originating from out-of-market areas and multiple deliveries per order in Q1.
By Max Garland • June 3, 2024 -
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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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Walmart fires back at Amazon in fast delivery race
The retailer delivered 4.4 billion items over the past 12 months with either same-day or next-day speeds.
By Max Garland • May 21, 2024 -
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Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center
The center’s tech aims to benefit shippers through streamlined purchase order fulfillment, shorter lead times and faster delivery to customers.
By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2024 -
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Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model
The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.
By Max Garland • May 8, 2024 -
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Kohl’s to deliver same day through Instacart
Shoppers can place orders for a same day or scheduled delivery as the retailer continues to leverage its physical footprint.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2024 -
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Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center
None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.
By Kelly Stroh • May 6, 2024 -
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Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks
Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 5, 2024 -
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Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain
The company's "Bold New Chapter" will entail automation, distribution center closures, and more.
By S.L. Fuller • March 19, 2024 -
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American Eagle has ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes
The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.
By Max Garland • March 8, 2024 -
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Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead
The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024 -
Wayfair plans consolidated delivery option to lower costs
Consumers receiving multiple items at the same time can boost efficiency and attract more sales, the company's CEO said.
By Max Garland • March 6, 2024 -
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Pet Supplies Plus partners with DoorDash on same-day delivery
As the pet retailer’s brand grows, on-demand delivery is now available from over 700 locations.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2024 -
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Walmart trims store-to-home delivery costs by 20%
The retail giant's CFO credited the improvements in part to "densifying the last mile" by delivering more packages per route.
By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Amazon looks to improve inbound fulfillment processes in 2024
The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.
By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RubiconWeathering the storm: Effective waste collection strategies for the winter months
As winter weather continues, stores are challenged to ensure proper waste and recycling processes.
By Rubicon • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Amazon’s $1B investment fund eyes last-mile tech, AV startups
The Industrial Innovation Fund is expanding its scope to include transportation-related investments, according to its director.
By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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‘It’s a tough industry out there’: A look at the furniture supply chain’s challenging year
Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Amazon and LeBron James partners with Fanatics
The e-commerce giant cut jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios, while the NBA superstar joined Fanatics Collectibles.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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After Beyond Yoga suppliers stiffed workers, DOL recovers $1.1M in wages, damages
The U.S. Department of Labor’s settlement for 165 Los Angeles-based workers is the largest one to date for garment workers in the Golden State.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Walmart to expand drone delivery to 1.8M more Texas homes
The retailer is working with Wing and Zipline to reach up to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's population.
By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PointrIndoor maps and location: A leap forward for retail digital transformation
Elevate the customer experience and boost profits at physical stores.
Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Hanshow TechnologyThe shift to digital and sustainable practices will redefine retail
Discover how traditional retailers are adapting to the digital era and embracing sustainability, leveraging technologies like Hanshow's ESL solutions, AIoT and SaaS to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact and meet evolving consumer demands.
Jan. 2, 2024 -
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Consumers could return $82.1B worth of holiday merchandise, survey finds
To address the rising cost of returns, 44% of retailers have increased return or restocking fees, according to CBRE and Optoro.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 29, 2023 -
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Free shipping is more important to shoppers than same-day delivery: Forrester
The costs of implementing same-day and next-day delivery might not be worth it given the level of consumer interest in the service.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 28, 2023
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