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Retail Tech: Perch Reels in $775M, Jain Group Implements BlueCherry
FarEye and Delhivery secured a combined $400 million in funding as more brands ramped up their delivery…
Retail Tech: Instacart Raises $265M, Deliverr Reels In $170M
ShipBob and Zip Co are expanding operations further into the U.K., while returns software Newmine is…
Walmart Tosses $35 Order Minimum for Express Delivery
Walmart waived the minimum two months after it did away with the requirement for Walmart+ members for free…
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Free Shipping Minimums, Added Returns Costs Still Haunt Most Department Stores
Most retailers still tie free shipping with a minimum order value and miss multiple opportunities to engage…
Walmart: 2020 Saw Five Years of Digital Change in Five Weeks
At NRF, Walmart's chief customer officer discussed takeaways from the past year and planning for the needs of…
56% of Consumers Cited a Major Breakdown in Holiday Shopping
A new Voxware study uncovers what went wrong with the latest holiday shopping season.
Drone Delivery: What New FAA Rules Mean for Amazon, UPS
The Federal Aviation Administration's latest regulations could bring drone delivery one step closer to…
Walmart Automates ‘Middle Mile’ With Driverless Delivery Trials
Next year, Walmart and its partner will unleash a self-driving fleet that for the first time won't feature a…
FedEx Expanding E-Commerce Capabilities With ShopRunner Acquisition
The companies said ShopRunner's capabilities will complement and expand FedEx's e-commerce portfolio.
What Walmart Would’ve Done Differently to Weather the Pandemic
Walmart had big omnichannel plans before March, but the pandemic forced the mega merchant to speed up…
Black Friday Is a Carbon-Belching Nightmare
Consumers will scoop up digital deals on Black Friday, and the package-delivery crunch will spew tons of…
Aptos Retail Innovation VP: Contactless is All About Transparency
Aptos VP Nikki Baird shares why contactless technology, whether used in curbside pickup or delivery, needs…
Walmart+ Has Already Captured 11% of U.S. Shoppers: Should Amazon Be Worried?
Walmart's $98-a-year unlimited free delivery service is already gaining popularity among shoppers only two…
Walmart Pilots Drone Delivery, Latest Salvo in War With Amazon
Walmart will deliver select grocery and household essential items in Fayetteville, N.C., using automated…
Expected Rush on Holiday E-Commerce Spurs Delivery Upgrades, Rate Hikes
FedEx has implemented advancements across the company, including the expansion of FedEx Ground's year-round…