last mile
Proposed San Francisco Legislation Could Put the Squeeze on Amazon
Temporary restrictions on "parcel delivery service" facilities aim to stop companies that "slide their…
One Mall’s New Side Hustle? E-Tail Fulfillment Marketplace
"Consumers are shopping differently as we emerge out of the pandemic," said Colleen Heydon, a marketing…
Walmart Prioritizes InHome Delivery, Home Decor
Walmart teamed with The Home Edit's Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin from the Emmy-nominated Netflix show "Get…
Beleaguered Freight Supply Chain Showing Some Signs of Improvement
Vessel traffic data shows a drop in wait times directly outside the ports of Long Beach-Los Angeles in the…
The Supply Chain Evolution Is Retail’s Next Frontier
Retail disruption is underway, and a Cowen & Co. report says this is the time for retailers to modernize…
Why American Eagle Acquired Nordstrom Alum’s Logistics Startup
Former Nordstrom chief supply chain officer Brent Beabout launched AirTerra last year to help mid-tier…
Amazon to Lease NJ Last-Mile DC
The new DC "will provide efficient delivery for customers" and create "hundreds" of local jobs, an Amazon…
Here’s How Walmart’s Spending $14 Billion in CapEx
The mass merchant is laying the groundwork for the next stage of growth.
Online Shopping Unboxed: Startup Tackles E-Comm Shipping Waste
Olive lets consumers bundle their assorted e-commerce orders at "consolidation hubs" for weekly deliveries…
Walmart and Amazon Jockey for Domination
The retail rivals are each looking to gain an edge in the battle for wallet share.
Outbreak Pushes Supply Chain Automation and Robotics to the Fore
The coronavirus pandemic will force companies to radically rethink how they operate and embrace technological…
Fulfillment Is Where the Action Is Happening in Retail
Fulfillment is rising to the fore in retail, and online shopping is driving its surge.
Amazon, FedEx Expand Western Hemisphere Logistics in New Deals
Amazon struck a strategic agreement with Cargojet to expand their existing commercial agreement for overnight…
Greening the Last Mile of E-commerce: Pipe Dream or Possibility?
E-commerce is a trillion-dollar business; how can logistics companies whittle their environmental footprint…
Amazon, Major Retailers Join Package Coalition to Preserve USPS Delivery Business
A diverse group of America's leading retailers, e-commerce and logistics companies has come together to form…