Amazon adds Prime Business members to new delivery option

The service allows shoppers to specify a day for packages to be delivered, which the e-commerce giant says is more convenient and sustainable —but could also help slash its shipping costs.

By Daphne Howland • Updated March 19, 2019

Adidas powers ComplexCon sneaker drop with AR

Convention attendees could point their smartphone at special signs to activate the sale and pick up their shoes at designated lockers.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 5, 2018

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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

Amazon expands free holiday shipping to non-Prime members

The e-tailer may be feeling pressure from brick-and-mortar rivals like Target and Walmart, which have launched free shipping deals for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Dec. 18, 2018

Holiday returns are on the horizon….what's your strategy?

As the holidays bring an increase in expected returns, retailers may be smart to look towards liquidation as a channel to offset loss.

Nov. 5, 2018

Which apparel players have the fastest lead times?

Retailers who develop their own clothing lines are the lightest on their feet getting new product to market, according to an executive survey. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 29, 2018

Proposed postal rates could cost Amazon $1B

The e-commerce giant still relies heavily upon USPS for last-mile deliveries, and a rate increase could add up to big bucks. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 26, 2018

Sears owes these 7 suppliers — and many more — millions in payments

Vendors are reacting to Sears' bankruptcy filing through court motions, lawsuits and withholding of inventory, all of which could determine the fate of the floundering retailer.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 25, 2018

Outdoor retailers put down roots in used goods

The North Face Renewed is one of the most recent refurbished goods programs to try to make new life out of used products, but the secondary market is taking off — and not just outdoors.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 24, 2018

Retailers flummoxed about how to handle 'serial returners'

Amazon's new lifetime ban policy is tempting other retailers to follow, but consumers, especially younger ones, don't like the idea.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2018

Sam's Club expands same-day delivery to over half of stores

The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 new stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018

USPS proposes raising parcel delivery prices

The Postal Service says increased rates would help keep it competitive and bring in much needed revenue.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 12, 2018

RFID can achieve near 100% order accuracy, study says

"We can end claims and chargebacks right now," said Justin Patton, director of Auburn University's RFID Lab. "That's billions of dollars saved."

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2018

Looming Sears bankruptcy promises plenty of drama

CEO Eddie Lampert's many roles around the retailer would likely complicate a bankruptcy case — the potential and outcome of which are still up in the air. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 11, 2018

Tariffs are not slowing down retail imports

As retailers struggle to change their sourcing, imports continue to rise to meet consumer demand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2018

Tis the season…for holiday returns

With the holiday season underway, learn how your returns can become a strategic asset rather than a dreaded post-holiday afterthought.

Oct. 9, 2018

Mall vacancy rate hits 7-year high

Non-retail tenants are coming in to save some malls, but retailers still need to correct the oversaturated landscape.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018

Extreme makeover: Lowe's edition

CEO Marvin Ellison takes the first steps in a massive remodel of the retailer's supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 4, 2018

Kroger to test online pickup at Walgreens stores

The grocer will also offer a selection of private label offerings, including its Simple Truth brand, at 13 of the pharmacy retailer's locations in northern Kentucky.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2018

Walmart eyes pickup-only store in Chicago

The retailer, which has tested the concept near its headquarters in Bentonville, submitted plans for a location just outside of Chicago to open in spring 2019.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 28, 2018

Home Depot expands speedy delivery

The home improvement retailer is the latest attempting to solve for the last mile in e-commerce, but it's not clear how much consumers really value that speed.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

CommerceHub debuts last-mile delivery solution for big ticket items

Active Delivery Management is expected to streamline last-mile delivery of large merchandise for the supply chain platform and its retailer clients.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 20, 2018

Tariffs on $200B worth of imports from China start Sept. 24

The duties will start at 10% and rise to 25% at the beginning of 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 18, 2018

E-commerce shoppers expect free shipping, branded giveaways

Nearly all shoppers now say free shipping and returns make them more likely to become a repeat customer, according to a survey from Dotcom Distribution.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 14, 2018

Overstock inks warehouse lease to fulfill 2-day shipping orders

The company, which unveiled private label furniture lines in recent months, is looking to unload its e-commerce business.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2018

Amazon adds Whole Foods delivery to 10 new markets

The company is also expanding door-to-door service in three existing cities — New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 13, 2018