No free returns? More than half of shoppers won't buy

Retailers need to step up their payments options, returns experience and product descriptions, according to a report by payments company Klarna.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 23, 2019

Walmart rewards supplier emission cuts

Suppliers for the retailer have avoided 3.46 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions as part of Project Gigaton China.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 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

Will sustainability change the retail landscape?

From climate change to denim manufacturing, we take a look into just a few of the challenges retailers face — and how they're responding.

By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019

Uncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging

Retailers are aware that the environmental impact of packaging is weighing on consumers' minds. But, it's not just about getting rid of plastic.

By Kaarin Moore • April 22, 2019

Clouds on the horizon: What climate change means for retail

From supply chains to marketing, weather-related changes have impacted how retailers do business.

By Daphne Howland , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2019

Walgreens taps Narvar for online pickup, returns in 8K stores

Retailers, including Urban Outfitters and Levi's, have signed on to the new service, which allows customers to pick up orders from each other's stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019

As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?

With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 17, 2019

A majority of retailers struggle with inventory forecasting

A survey by Wakefield Research and Bossa Nova Robotics found 87% of respondents believe inaccurate inventory contributes more to revenue loss than theft.

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019

Is Amazon finally launching its logistics service?

The e-commerce giant won’t confirm it, but shipping labels and pickups would be logical next steps for its fulfillment ambitions.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 15, 2019

Amazon buys robotics company Canvas Technology

The company specializes in autonomous carts and represents one of several deals focused on automating various aspects of e-commerce fulfillment.

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019

Ace Hardware adds 'Deliver from Store' options

The efforts to improve order fulfillment come in addition to already existing features, which aim to optimize the retailer's e-commerce business.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2019

Shipt, Petco partner for same-day delivery

Pet owners will be able to get supplies delivered from nearly 1,300 stores as quickly as under an hour.

By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2019

CVS extends same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore retailer against rivals like Walgreens and even Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

NRF hails Trump retreat on Mexico border closure

The retail industry group had warned there's "no way to close the U.S.-Mexico border without inflicting serious damage to the American economy."

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

Amazon partnership delivering returns for Kohl's

Providing a service to Amazon customers may be bringing sales and shoppers to Kohl's stores, according to Earnest Research.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

Macy's hires 1st chief supply chain officer

Dennis Mullahy comes to the retailer from Michaels and previously worked at Ulta and Meijer. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019

Omnichannel order management: Optimizing every order, every day

Learn how Eileen Fisher was able to transform their manual processes into a scalable omnichannel retail transformation.

March 28, 2019

Target includes supplier emissions in new climate goals

For the first time the retailer took into account its entire supply chain, representing 96% of total emissions, in calculating greenhouse gas emissions.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Alibaba platform adds procurement, fulfillment services

The new initiative offers an advantage to international brands that see potential in the Chinese market but are unsure how best to target consumers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 22, 2019

Charting a course to omnichannel fulfillment

To meet the demands of shoppers who expect to be able to buy in the channel of their choice and receive the merchandise wherever they prefer, retailers are heading toward omnichannel fulfillment. 

March 14, 2019

Walmart tightens on-time, in-full rate for suppliers to 87%

The retailer toughened its on-time, in-full policy from the previous requirement of 85% as it seeks greater control over inventory.

By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2019

Rue21 to launch BOPIS in over 700 stores

The retailer's large-scale commitment to click-and-collect comes as more consumers across the sector are engaging with the service.

By Dan O'Shea • March 11, 2019

Walmart planning new returns process at front of stores

The retailer's U.S. CEO said customers will be able to get refunds from employees stationed just inside store entrances.

By Dan O'Shea • March 8, 2019

UPS launches fulfillment platform for small and medium sellers

The eFulfillment platform enables sellers to manage inventory across several marketplaces and customize delivery times for their products.

By Matt Leonard • March 4, 2019

Wayfair will open new last-mile facilities every month in 2019

Though net loss is growing for the company, Wayfair's CEO said the e-commerce giant is playing a long game — seizing control of its supply chain from both ends. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 1, 2019