All Kohl's stores to take Amazon returns

The 2-year-old pilot will become standard practice in July, and brings benefits to both retailers and their customers.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019

Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available

The release of Key for Garage is the company's latest effort to fight back against porch pirates and ensure deliveries end up in the right hands. 

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

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XPO touts efforts to reduce warehouse energy use in first ever sustainability report

Sustainability reports, when released on a regular basis, allow for a transparent look at how well initiatives are working at the company and set a baseline for performance.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

High pressure: 420 presents a daunting spike in demand for cannabis deliveries

In the states where recreational cannabis use is legal, April 20 presents a particularly tough challenge as the industry matures and customers expect more of the perks they are used to getting from traditional retailers.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 18, 2019

Report: Amazon stands up tents to expand logistics footprint

The fabric tents are yet another sign of Amazon's expanding logistics operations and an indication it could be growing faster than traditional construction can accommodate.

By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019

Kroger's driverless delivery revs up in Houston

Following its initial pilot in Arizona, the retailer is now using autonomous vehicles for grocery delivery to customers across two zip codes. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019

Ace Hardware adds 'Deliver from Store' options

The efforts to improve order fulfillment come in addition to already existing features, which aim to optimize the retailer's e-commerce business.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2019

Shipt, Petco partner for same-day delivery

Pet owners will be able to get supplies delivered from nearly 1,300 stores as quickly as under an hour.

By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2019

Is Amazon finally launching its logistics service?

Though Amazon will not confirm it, Amazon shipping labels and pickups are logical next steps for the company, which seems intent on keeping this part of the business on the down-low. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 11, 2019

RFID tags deliver 97% stock accuracy for River Island

Previously, River Island counted stock once a year, which took a day. Then the company launched a pilot program using tags, and now inventory counts occur weekly.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • April 8, 2019

CVS expands same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore over rivals like Walgreens and Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%

Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.

By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2019

Trump calls for new tactics to fight counterfeits

White House National Trade Council Peter Navarro reportedly called the memorandum a "warning shot" for e-commerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Alibaba. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 4, 2019

FedEx opens 2,000th retail location to support e-commerce

The logistics provider says the growth in retail locations caters to consumers' desire for convenient online order pickup and returns.

By Matt Leonard • April 4, 2019

Truck wait times rise to 5 hours as CBP reassigns staff on US-Mexico border

Federal officials announced the Bridge of the Americas port of entry will close to cargo shipments on Saturdays, and President Trump may decide upon further closures this week.

By Edwin Lopez • April 4, 2019

Amazon Air expands fleet, with larger air cargo stake down the road

Amazon filed for 40% stake each in two air cargo firms that operate its 40-aircraft fleet, an indication the company is heading toward ownership of a larger slice of the air cargo pie. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019

Hy-Vee expands pickup lockers program

The Midwestern grocer is leasing its Aisles Online click-and-collect units to local businesses, including a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

By Jeff Wells • April 2, 2019

True Value invests $150M in supply chain upgrades

The hardware wholesaler reached a 99% in-stock rate in the Midwest with a new hub-and-spoke model that will soon expand to other regions.

By Matt Leonard • April 1, 2019

DSV to acquire Panalpina in $4.6B deal

The merger creates the fourth largest freight forwarding company by revenue and ends months of speculation about the future of Panalpina. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 1, 2019

Cannabis company builds 850K-square-foot greenhouse to meet high demand

Cronos CEO Mike Gorenstein said supply is only one piece of the puzzle — management of downstream logistics and distribution are equally important. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 28, 2019

Volkswagen partners with AWS for industrial cloud to streamline logistics

VW plans to use internet of things, machine learning, analytics and computing solutions for plant assembly efficiency, vehicle quality and production flexibility. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 28, 2019

Robots expected in 50K warehouses by 2025: report

E-commerce and labor shortages drive a need for automation in facilities, and adoption of robotics is increasingly affordable. 

By Matt Leonard • March 27, 2019

UPS launches medical drone transports, explores vaccine deliveries

The 3PL's foray into healthcare services leverages its expertise across three key business strategies: operational excellence, product leadership and customer intimacy. 

By Rich Weissman • March 27, 2019

New York's plan to reduce truck traffic with barges moves ahead

The RFP is part of the Freight NYC plan, which aims to modernize the city's freight system to keep up with growing last mile demand while mitigating road congestion.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019

Alibaba platform adds procurement, fulfillment services

The new initiatives, coupled with recent logistics acquisitions, offer an advantage to international brands that see potential in the Chinese market but are unsure how best to target consumers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 22, 2019