Stein Mart adds Amazon lockers to 200 stores

Like Kohl's, the retailer hopes to drive traffic to stores through the partnership. But the e-commerce giant may be the real winner.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2019

Walmart: Tariffs will lead to higher prices

The levy increases arrive at a particularly bad time for the retailer as it seeks to speed up fulfillment to match Amazon. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 20, 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. 

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Report: 67% of retailers say omnichannel is a priority

Companies are investing in strategies to acquire customers, reduce costs and gain competitive advantage, according to Shopgate. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2019

Adobe aims for third-party sellers with Amazon integration

A new add-on helps merchants sync their sites with their Amazon accounts, but could have more impact once it's ready for Walmart's nascent marketplace.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2019

As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains

Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without challenges as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.

By Craig Guillot • May 15, 2019

PVH reveals ambitious sustainability goals

The fashion conglomerate, which operates brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, introduced a plan with 15 targets for increased transparency.

By Kaarin Moore • May 14, 2019

Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up

The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2019

Reuters: Amazon's new packing robots to replace workers

An Amazon spokesperson stated the technology is intended to increase safety, speed up delivery times and add efficiency across its network. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 14, 2019

Amazon expands Delivery Service Partners to current employees

This comes as the online giant has promised the rollout of one-day delivery for its Prime members, which will require changes to middle- and last-mile transportation.

By Matt Leonard • May 13, 2019

Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect

The President suggested businesses "go to a new source" and "build your products in the United States." 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 10, 2019

Buy, try, return, repeat: How fast fulfillment gives beauty retailers a competitive edge

In an industry where trying on is crucial to the experience, having the right operations in place to manage orders and returns is key.

By Jen A. Miller • May 9, 2019

Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track

In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions.

By Matt Leonard • May 8, 2019

US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday

Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 8, 2019

How small businesses can keep up with high retail demand

Keeping up in today's world of instant consumer gratification can be tougher than ever before, writes Dun & Bradstreet's Amber Colley.

By Amber Colley • May 7, 2019

Walmart reportedly changing up store management again

The move could be part of an effort to change its workplace culture, and potentially has the added benefit of containing labor costs.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

Amazon: 1-day delivery doesn't require changes at fulfillment centers

The expanded offering will become a reality thanks to changes in the middle- and last-mile transportation.

By Matt Leonard • May 3, 2019

Amazon Key, Ford unlock in-car delivery

The e-commerce giant has been expanding its last mile offerings through Amazon Key, including in-car and in-garage deliveries.

By Matt Leonard • May 1, 2019

Is progress enough? Forced labor risk persists in cotton supply chains

The Uzbekistan government has largely rid the country's cotton production of child labor and forced labor has declined, but many western companies continue to boycott.

By Matt Leonard • April 30, 2019

Lowe's will put FedEx's delivery bot to the test

The home improvement retailer will look to discover what cost and operational impact robots can have on the ever-important last mile of its supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 30, 2019

Suddenly, free 1-day shipping is the new normal

Amazon has upped the ante by making Prime's two-day delivery even quicker, but Walmart and Target have little to fear, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2019

Walgreens hires its 1st global chief supply chain officer

Colin Nelson is taking on the role, joining the drugstore retailer from the agribusiness Bunge.

By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019

PayPal joins $11M funding round of returns startup

Happy Returns is meeting one of e-commerce's most pressing needs, forging a reverse-logistics pipeline with more than 350 locations.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2019

Alphabet's Wing Aviation gets FAA approval for drone delivery

The certification marks the first time a company in the United States has been given clearance to deliver commercial goods by drone.

By Matt Leonard • April 25, 2019

Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available

The release of Key for Garage is the company's latest effort to fight back against porch pirates and ensure deliveries end up in the right hands. 

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

All Kohl's stores to take Amazon returns

The 2-year-old pilot will become standard practice in July, and brings benefits to both retailers and their customers.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019