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Delivery provider Point Pickup ceases operations as it seeks a sale
The company is looking to find a buyer quickly, as its "assets are basically melting ice cubes — they are losing money," a lawyer said.
By Max Garland • March 19, 2024 -
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Better shipping contracts benefit BarkBox owner
Dog toys and treats brand Bark, which uses FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and Pitney Bowes, joins other shippers that have trimmed their delivery costs.
By Max Garland • March 13, 2024 -
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TrendlineLast-Mile Delivery
Last-mile delivery giants are adjusting to a market that has swung in favor of shippers.
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Why Walmart sees drone delivery taking flight
The retailer is increasingly using the technology for quick deliveries of items like meal solutions and over-the-counter medicines.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 13, 2024 -
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OnTrac launching Saturday, Sunday deliveries for majority of network
The parcel carrier also plans to expand its service this summer in the Midwest, including Chicago, Chief Commercial Officer Josh Dinneen said.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2024 -
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What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024
Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.
By Kelly Stroh • March 12, 2024 -
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Walmart adds early morning delivery option
As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m.
By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024 -
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American Eagle ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes
The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.
By Max Garland • March 8, 2024 -
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The Home Depot leans on distribution centers to deliver pro orders
Not shipping from stores helps reduce the amount of time associates have to spend picking, packing and staging items, Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell said.
By Max Garland • March 6, 2024 -
Wayfair plans consolidated delivery option to lower costs
Consumers receiving multiple items at the same time can boost efficiency and attract more sales, the company's CEO said.
By Max Garland • March 4, 2024 -
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Parcel carrier ADL Final Mile boosts Florida presence via acquisition
The purchase of Sonic Transportation and Logistics comes as ADL eyes more deals to fuel its growth.
By Max Garland • March 4, 2024 -
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Veho nabs crucial link to shippers’ West Coast operations via Clearjet
The last-mile carrier is able to work with a wider range of clients via Clearjet's nationwide access to air cargo capacity.
By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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UPS revenue tied to Amazon fell over 5% in 2023
The reduction in business is intentional as the e-commerce giant delivers more of its own volume.
By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Walmart trims store-to-home delivery costs by 20%
The retail giant's CFO credited the improvements in part to "densifying the last mile" by delivering more packages per route.
By Max Garland • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhy UPS keeps shrinking its workforce
UPS’ headcount has dropped by 43,000 employees in just three years, and more cuts are coming. Experts say it’s not all market-driven.
By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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ShipBob rolls out Amazon Shipping as a delivery option
Partnering with the fulfillment and supply chain platform will help Amazon boost volume for its emerging delivery service.
By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Amazon proposes less packaging, more savings for its sellers
The e-commerce giant opened its Ships in Product Packaging program to hundreds of thousands of merchants that use its fulfillment services.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart lands further FedEx Ground discounts for third-party sellers
The lower rates through Ship with Walmart come in a soft-demand environment where carriers are more amenable to reduced rates.
By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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UPS launches new Saturday home delivery service in Canada
The offering is currently available in Toronto's greater metropolitan area, and it will expand to more locations by March.
By Max Garland • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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US Postal Service sees volume gains in package shipping
The agency touted the "wide adoption" of its Ground Advantage service in its quarterly results as it competes against UPS and FedEx.
By Max Garland • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Delivery robot company Starship Technologies raises $90M for expansion
The latest infusion will help the startup reach new markets and develop its artificial intelligence and other technology.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Veho eyes further expansion in 2024 despite tough market
The last-mile carrier wants to prove it can deliver effectively "for basically every e-commerce category out there," its CEO said in an interview.
By Max Garland • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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What’s behind UPS losing volume from top customers?
Amazon making more deliveries in house, shifts to other carriers and buy online, pick up in store initiatives contributed to the company's Q4 volume decline.
By Max Garland • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Gopuff introduces Starbucks delivery
Baristas will prepare food and drink orders from the instant delivery company’s micro-fulfillment centers.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks
Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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8 logistics trends to watch in 2024
Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.
By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Salgado , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024
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