UPS and FedEx rate increases are coming. Here’s how shippers can prepare.

Experts note that shipping rates are negotiable, but how amenable the delivery giants will be to concessions is up for debate.

By Max Garland • Oct. 28, 2022

UPS expects holiday package surge to peak later this year

The logistics giant also has more capacity freed up as top customer Amazon delivers more of its own orders, according to CEO Carol Tomé.

By Max Garland • Oct. 26, 2022

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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

UPS mirrors FedEx with 6.9% rate hike

The increase for the logistics giant's Ground, Air and International services will take effect Dec. 27.

By Max Garland • Oct. 25, 2022

Make a list and check it thrice: 3 last-mile delivery risks to watch for this peak season

Performing when the pressure is on starts with being prepared to effectively manage the extra risk that comes with the year-end surge in demand.

Oct. 24, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Peloton’s chief people officer to exit and Home Depot launches jobseeker marketplace

The at-home fitness brand recently saw other executives depart, and the home improvement store looks to connect with pros.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 21, 2022

Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns

The e-commerce giant previously told merchants the partnership would add convenience and encourage shoppers to buy more.

By Max Garland • Oct. 20, 2022

TikTok’s latest venture appears to be e-commerce fulfillment

The social media company listed job openings for global fulfillment centers, saying it can deliver a “brand new and better e-commerce experience.”

By Dani James • Oct. 12, 2022

As retailers manage excess inventory, import levels are falling

By the end of 2022, U.S. imports could fall to their lowest level in almost two years, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2022

Levi’s slashing prices, cutting Q1 orders by 25% amid inventory deluge

With inventory rising all year, including a 43% surge in Q3, the denim maker is taking drastic measures to get back to normal by Q2 next year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond supplier ‘highly encouraged’ by retailer’s turnaround efforts

Helen of Troy, the seller of brands including OXO and Hydro Flask, had decreased its business with the struggling home goods chain.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 11, 2022

Walmart laying off 1,500 at Atlanta-area fulfillment center

The retail giant joins rival Amazon in scaling back warehouse capacity as e-commerce growth has leveled off in the late-pandemic era.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2022

FedEx Ground to lower peak season volume forecasts

The logistics giant predicts it will handle a lower number of shipments over the holidays as retailers grapple with a "fluid and challenging economic environment."

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2022

Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment

The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 7, 2022

Study: Only 10% of shoppers expect to spend more this holiday season

Gartner found purchase decisions are being driven by price (65%), value (53%) and free shipping (51%).

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2022

Amazon to spend nearly $1B on wage hikes for frontline workers

Increases start in October and will raise the average starting wage for fulfillment and transportation workers to over $19 an hour, the company said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 29, 2022

Macy’s launches third-party marketplace in time for the holidays

The department store is filling gaps in its assortment with an online selection of toys, pet goods and other items. Should some end up in stores, too?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2022

As the holidays approach, Five Below adds BOPIS

The retailer is looking to provide more convenience as consumers seek out discount retailers to combat inflation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2022

Nordstrom lays off over 200 workers at supply chain facility

The retailer has been working to make its supply chain faster and more productive as it looks to offset costs and meet pick-up demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 23, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon invests $450M in driver program and Bed Bath & Beyond interim CEO could stay another year

The e-commerce giant will invest in benefits for its Delivery Service Partners, while Sue Gove will reportedly remain with the home retailer for now.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 16, 2022

Amazon cancels, delays dozens of warehouses as it looks to rightsize capacity

The e-commerce giant is slowing its network expansion after excess capacity and less productive facilities saw billions of dollars in added costs.

By Max Garland • Sept. 15, 2022

Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2022

Railroads cut service in preparation for potential strike

Shippers are calling on Congress to intervene if railroads cannot reach an agreement with two of the largest unions by the end of the week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 13, 2022

Best Buy bucks the glut trend, boasting healthy inventory

The consumer electronics company saw inventory down 6% year over year in Q2.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 12, 2022

Chewy opens third automated fulfillment center as shipping capacity grows

The pet supply retailer expects to ship a third of its outbound volume from automated facilities by this time next year.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 6, 2022

Amazon offers sellers long-term inventory storage with new service

Amazon Warehousing & Distribution allows the company to capture more value from its fulfillment network, which has grappled with excess capacity this year.

By Max Garland • Sept. 2, 2022