Walmart lays off hundreds of workers at e-commerce facilities

The retail giant has expanded its infrastructure in recent years to keep up with Amazon, but online sales growth has slowed in recent months.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2023

Shopify execs say Deliverr is key in building fulfillment network distinct from Amazon

An asset-light network of warehouse partners will help the company build its capabilities for merchants in a more cost-effective manner, its CFO said.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

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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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Meati brings on CPG veterans for supply chain and operations

The hires come as the mycelium meat analog company prepares for a national retail launch this year.

By Megan Poinski • March 2, 2023

Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2023

How to align on an effective product mix strategy

How to set a flexible, data-driven product mix strategy, to remain resilient in the face of change. 

Feb. 27, 2023

Amazon joins India’s experimental open-source e-commerce network

The ONDC initiative aims to ensure that giant companies don’t monopolize e-commerce, and Amazon may be better off joining than fighting it.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2023

Wayfair cancels plans for Houston fulfillment center

The move adds further evidence that the furniture retailer's logistics footprint growth will be limited in 2023 amid falling sales.

By Max Garland • Feb. 24, 2023

Target plans $100M investment to expand next-day delivery

The retailer will add more than six new sortation facilities as it builds out its stores-as-hubs strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 22, 2023

Shopify to expand program offering better delivery date visibility

Shop Promise has drawn comparisons to Amazon's “Buy with Prime” feature.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2023

Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 performance hampered by delivery delays

To avoid late deliveries, the retailer is making adjustments in people, processes and systems.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 17, 2023

Retailers join $950M commitment to Central America sourcing

Target and Columbia Sportswear are among private companies investing in the region as part of a White House call to action.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 13, 2023

UPS’ Ware2Go expands footprint, boosts services for Amazon sellers

The on-demand warehousing provider now has access to facilities in Baltimore, Las Vegas and Memphis through a deal with e-commerce platform Whitebox.

By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2023

Imports forecast to be lowest in almost 3 years: report

Retailers are importing less merchandise due to an economic slowdown, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 8, 2023

Peloton struggles to offload manufacturing assets

The connected fitness company is looking to shrink its operating footprint, but it hasn’t been able to find the right buyers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 7, 2023

Gap teams with UPS unit to offer small businesses outsourced fulfillment

The partnership allows shippers to access the retailer’s distribution network and gain supply chain capabilities “previously only available to billion-dollar brands.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023

7-Eleven delivery robots hit the streets

Customers ordering from the 7Now app in West Hollywood, California, may get the option to have their order sent via a Serve Robotics delivery bot.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2023

Amazon Fresh raises its threshold for free delivery to $150

The move, which takes effect Feb. 28, reflects the difficult economics of online grocery fulfillment amid the company’s push to win over food shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2023

Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2023

Sam’s Club to open 30 new stores, invest in supply chain

The wholesale club chain is also adding more distribution centers as it expands its store fleet over the next few years.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023

Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

The Ohio center is the first of three to open as part of the retailer's plan to enhance supply chain efficiency.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 25, 2023

Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers

The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 23, 2023

GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

By Dani James • Jan. 20, 2023

Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce

The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023

The 3 keys to inventory optimization in 2023

With new tools and insights retail planners can reduce carrying costs and say goodbye to excess inventory.

Jan. 9, 2023

Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022

While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023