Amazon Prime 1-day transition costs higher than expected

The main cost drivers were related to transitioning warehouses, buying more inventory and moving it around the network closer to customers, Amazon's CFO said Thursday.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 25, 2019

eBay to launch end-to-end fulfillment service for sellers

The new service, called Managed Delivery, will allow high-volume sellers to store, pack and ship orders through eBay's network of approved third-party vendors.

By Morgan Forde • July 24, 2019

Hasbro warehousing costs up as it plans for tariffs

Even though no new tariffs were enacted on Hasbro's products, planning and risk mitigation led to greater expenses for the brand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 24, 2019

Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?

Consumer textile waste may be the larger problem, but the pre-consumer supply chain has wasteful practices built in to the way garments are designed and produced.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019

Textile waste has increased 811% since 1960

More clothing is being purchased than ever before, but these items are worn fewer times, leading to skyrocketing waste. 

By Matt Leonard • July 23, 2019

Alibaba brings e-commerce platform to US businesses

As the Chinese e-commerce giant chases Amazon into the B2B market, it hopes to connect U.S. suppliers to the world.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 23, 2019

US e-commerce platforms struggle to rein in counterfeit products

The USPTO says application volume has been overwhelming for the agency and has made it increasingly difficult to verify trademark claims.

By Morgan Forde • July 23, 2019

Wakefern will test micro-fulfillment for 10 stores

Cooperative member ShopRite along with Takeoff Technologies opened an automated mini-warehouse in Clifton, New Jersey earlier this month.

By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2019

Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push

The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the retailer's latest push toward integrated digital and store operations.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019

83% of fashion companies plan to reduce China sourcing

A new U.S. Fashion Industry Association report reveals sourcing costs and trade protectionism as top businesses challenges for this year. 

By Morgan Forde • July 22, 2019

Warehouse tech glitches cause $25M disruption for Asos

Problems with the British retailer's automated warehouse management and control systems caused inventory available to customers to decrease significantly, taking a bite out of sales and margins.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2019

Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS

A recent survey found 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used Buy Online Pickup In-Store for a purchase, and 60% said it was a factor in deciding where to shop.

By Morgan Forde • July 18, 2019

Micro fulfillment moves underground

Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2019

H-E-B to test driverless delivery with Udelv

The Texas grocer's quest for digital dominance continues as it launches a self-driving technology pilot in San Antonio. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2019

Amazon adds 5K warehouse workers ahead of Prime Day

A hiring spree this early in the year indicates Amazon is banking on Prime Day to act as a peak season of its own. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 12, 2019

Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center

The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated fulfillment center will open just south of the city in 2021.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019

Are we heading toward 24/7 logistics services or are we already there?

As 3PLs extend service hours and days, constant deliveries seem inevitable. But experts say retailers, and to some extent, consumers are keeping a floor under e-commerce delivery times.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 11, 2019

Publix updates sourcing standards for sustainable seafood

For fisheries that don’t meet the standards, Publix will work with the supplier to sponsor sustainability efforts through its Fishery Improvement Project.

By Krishna Thakker • July 10, 2019

Walmart, Target among most popular retailers to offer BOPIS

While the pickup option offers benefits to both consumers and retailers, some obstacles remain, according to a recent Coresight Research report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2019

Nestlé launches open blockchain pilot to track milk

The food company announced a commitment to pursuing a fully transparent supply chain in February and cites its partnership with OpenSC as a means of publicly verifying its progress.

By Morgan Forde • July 3, 2019

Walmart to invest $1B in China logistics

A 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Dongguan, China, is the opening salvo of the retailer's decades-long investment plan in the country, which will entail at least 10 more warehouses over the next 10-20 years. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 3, 2019

Consumer sentiment fell in June amid tariff threats

One measure of confidence found that it had fallen to its lowest levels since September 2017. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2019

FedEx: Retail partners can't replace FedEx Office

Even with plans to offer parcel pick-up and drop-off in 8,000 Dollar General stores, COO Raj Subramaniam emphasized the most profitable packages come through FedEx Office.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 28, 2019

When it comes to speed, Nike says RFID is key

Beyond Nike's own supply chain, RFID can grant Nike a view of the inventory in the hands of retailer customers.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 28, 2019

Amazon adds counter parcel pickup in 100 Rite Aid stores

For struggling Rite Aid, converting Amazon orders into store traffic holds promise.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 27, 2019