FedEx fuel surcharge change raises heat on export shipments

Shippers’ exports will face higher fuel fee percentages, while imports will see lower rates once the adjustment takes place June 22.

By Max Garland • June 18, 2026

Why furniture delivery isn’t part of Ollie’s plans

Customers aren't willing to pay extra for shipping, while free delivery could squeeze margins, the retailer's CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2026

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network

The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2026

Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan

The companies aim to start operations in Philadelphia, Phoenix and other metros by 2027 as the retailer advances its fast delivery push.

By Max Garland • June 9, 2026

Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix

The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2026

Dollar General’s fast delivery offering helps lift sales

About half of the retailer's sub-hour orders were delivered in under 30 minutes in Q1, CEO Todd Vasos said.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2026

Can AI gains give alternative delivery providers an edge?

As parcel carriers like SpeedX and Veho deploy in-house AI tools, experts say the technology could help upstarts close the gap with FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2026

Delivery reliability trumps speed, Macy’s and Ulta execs say

Maintaining on-time delivery promises will keep shoppers coming back, but fast shipping still has a role to play, retail leaders said at Home Delivery World 2026.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2026

3 logistics upgrades benefiting Wayfair

Leaders from the retailer detailed multiple initiatives at Home Delivery World 2026, from consolidating deliveries to automating driver calls to customers.

By Max Garland • June 4, 2026

Amazon wants sellers to be more precise with handling times

A new requirement aims to push sellers to offer more accurate delivery dates on self-fulfilled SKUs, which the company said can boost sales.

By Max Garland • June 4, 2026

Canada Post employees ratify contracts, ending labor uncertainty

CEO Doug Ettinger said the carrier will work hard to regain trust from disruption-weary customers amid a prolonged decline in parcel revenue.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2026

Ulta Beauty taps Uber Eats for delivery

The beauty retailer has also partnered with Instacart and DoorDash as the fast delivery market grows.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2026

USPS, DHL eCommerce ink $10B-plus long-term contract

The deal adds to other arrangements the agency has secured with Amazon and UPS as it looks to improve its financial outlook.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2026

Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster

More than 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, EVP and CFO John David Rainey said.

By Kelly Stroh • May 28, 2026

What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery

The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said at Home Delivery World 2026.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2026

DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles

The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 19, 2026

USPS to align dimensional pricing closer to FedEx, UPS

The agency plans to round up any fraction of an inch for several of its services, part of a wave of changes set to impact package shippers on July 12.

By Max Garland • May 18, 2026

How the USPS improved its 2025 peak season performance

Communication and processing upgrades helped, but several services still fell short of performance targets, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General.

By Max Garland • May 15, 2026

Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities

The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

USPS Ground Advantage plan could heat up lightweight package rates

The Postal Service wants to nix differences in prices based on weight for sub-pound shipments with its Ground Advantage Commercial offering.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

UPS and FedEx up international fuel surcharge rates, add surge fees

The changes impact various import and export shipments, including packages traveling to and from the U.S., adding to cost pressures for parcel shippers.

By Max Garland • May 11, 2026

Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?

The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.

By Max Garland • Updated May 7, 2026

Why more retailers are offering same-day delivery

Fast shipping offers an edge in certain scenarios, although the formula for success can vary by retailer, experts say.

By Max Garland • May 7, 2026

USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

Facility openings in Miami, Phoenix and other cities aim to increase reliability and efficiency for the Postal Service as it navigates a network overhaul.

By Max Garland • May 6, 2026

UPS ramping up Ground Saver deliveries handled by USPS

Average daily volume that UPS hands off to the Postal Service for final-mile delivery is slated to jump to roughly 1.5 million in Q2, CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • April 30, 2026