E-commerce driving robust warehouse construction market

According to CBRE, 255 million square feet of warehouse space is being built in the U.S. as construction tries to keep up with demand.

By Kim Slowey • June 25, 2019

The effect of consumer delivery demands on shippers and how retail compliance programs can help

Considering retail consolidation? A quality program can help plan for the specific—often more stringent—requirements of delivering to retailers.

By Linus Kalenze, VP, Retail Consolidation, C.H. Robinson • June 25, 2019

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

7-Eleven adds location-based delivery option

The convenience store's latest in-app feature lets consumers order cosmetics, snacks and other items from a public place like a park.

By Julie Littman • June 24, 2019

Shopify launches fulfillment network

The latest development from the commerce platform solves third-party logistics headaches but it's unclear what it means for Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2019

Outdoor Voices rolls out new tech

The fulfillment, inventory and payment upgrades come after the company has opened stores and raised $34 million in funding.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 19, 2019

Banana Republic embraces waterless denim dyeing

Gap Inc.'s upscale apparel brand joins Wrangler in using a new foam process that took a decade to develop.

By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2019

FedEx to offer parcel service in 8K Dollar General stores

Dollar General's significant rural footprint helped drive the partnership, in which FedEx will offer secure in-store parcel pickup and drop-off in stores.

By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019

Target expands same-day delivery

It may be tempting to see the move as a counter to Amazon, but Shipt's growth has been inevitable since Target acquired it in 2017.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 13, 2019

As Walmart and Amazon war escalates, smaller retailers caught in the crossfire

A new Moody's report looks at the brick-and-mortar giant's "insurmountable" lead on Amazon in food retail, and where else it's gaining ground.  

By Ben Unglesbee • June 11, 2019

At Nordstrom, the next evolution of BOPIS emerges

Brick-and-mortar retailers have embraced omnichannel strategies, but they're still figuring out one of their biggest headaches — processing returns.

By Jen A. Miller • June 11, 2019

FedEx Express to cut ties with Amazon

The air services contract will end on the heels of recent moves by the e-commerce giant to build out its own logistics network.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2019

Walmart begins in-home delivery in 3 cities

The company launched the membership program in Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; and Vero Beach, Florida, for a preliminary $19.95 a month.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Amazon: New drone will start deliveries 'within months'

New drone technology could facilitate deliveries even faster than the current one-day offering, according to Amazon. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 6, 2019

Off-price retailers emerge as rare winners in trade war

Any business that can capitalize on uncertainty is sure to fair well in the midst of a global trade war. Burlington, Ross and TJX may do just that.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 6, 2019

Williams-Sonoma will halve China sourcing in the next year

Executives didn't say if the retailer will have to raise costs, but it has introduced products with a lower price point to offset any necessary price increases.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 5, 2019

Before disaster strikes, DHL has a 6-step plan

After managing the long tail of recovery from Hurricane Maria, DHL's director of operations for supply chain services in Puerto Rico knows the value of preparing for the worst.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 4, 2019

P&G is ready for disaster

The CPG giant is using supply chain tech to take the guesswork out of weather emergency responses — which may give it a competitive advantage.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 4, 2019

Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

The workers want Lowe's to end its work with third-party logistics provider NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.

By Matt Leonard • Updated May 31, 2019

FedEx Ground to deliver 7 days a week year-round

The delivery company has slowly expanded its delivery days and times, pointing to the growing volumes of e-commerce parcels it must handle.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 30, 2019

DHL expands 'vision picking' with next-gen Google Glass

Using the latest version of the technology, the logistics company says workers can pick, sort, and load items faster and with fewer errors.

By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2019

Report: Amazon to offer discounted warehouse space to fuel 1-day shipping

News that the e-commerce giant is incentivizing sellers to store more inventory signals changes in fulfillment to make one-day delivery a reality. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2019

Walmart's grocery pickup is reaching new, high-value shoppers

According to recent research, the service is appealing to young, affluent parents, including many who have never shopped with the retailer before.

By Krishna Thakker • May 28, 2019

Wearables in the warehouse bring privacy concerns to the forefront

There's a growing discussion about how employers should use the information they collect from smart devices.

By Craig Guillot • May 24, 2019

Loop's 'waste-free' website launches with Kroger, Walgreens

Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of the company's corporate partners.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 23, 2019

Returnly debuts 'returnless refunds'

The post-purchase payments company aims to mitigate waste by providing more options through Green Returns.

By Caroline Jansen • May 23, 2019