Category: Suppliers

March 30, 2023

With the release of more federally mandated information regarding layoffs and facilities closures, it’s clear that Walmart is downsizing a fulfillment network that not long ago was growing quickly. Last week the retail giant confirmed that it has “adjusted staffing […]

February 24, 2023

Coles Group, which operates a chain of more than 800 supermarkets across Australia, will deploy the Bringg delivery management platform in a bid to make its home delivery operations more efficient. The solution will make it easier for Coles to […]

February 21, 2023

Over the next few winter months, Chick-fil-A Inc. will operate a pop-up rest and recharge station exclusively for members of the food delivery community in New York City. The Brake Station – run in partnership with Chick-fil-A’s New York restaurant, […]

February 7, 2023

Amazon is prepped to scale back its air cargo service as demand cools and economic growth slows. According to one of the company’s key air cargo operators said Monday that the ecommerce giant is scaling back on flights this year. […]

February 6, 2023

Successful retailers have put a lot of effort over the years into understanding their customers’ buying personas. They know that their customers are not monolithic. By catering to their unique characteristics during the buying process, retailers maximize revenue and customer […]

February 2, 2023

The number of robots ‘working’ at Amazon is drastically increasing, according to Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood. “Amazon is adding about a thousand robots a day. … If you compare the number of robots Amazon has to the number of employees, […]

January 31, 2023

It’s going to become more expensive for Amazon Prime members to have their groceries delivered by Amazon Fresh. Prime members who have gotten their groceries delivered for free with a minimum purchase of $35 will now have to spend at […]

January 30, 2023

No one will forget the year 2020 — 2021, or 2022 for that matter. The years when the pandemic toppled the global supply chain, forcing retailers to find ways to minimize the effects of disruption while managing unprecedented online shopping […]

January 30, 2023

Amazon has announced that shoppers ordering over £120 of groceries through Amazon Fresh will need to pay a delivery fee, starting 28 February. The service is only available to Amazon Prime members who pay £112 per year to participate. The […]

January 26, 2023

Global shipments of smartphones tumbled in Q4 to the lowest level since 2013. Normally the festive period provides a boost for smartphone manufacturers, however thanks to macroeconomic weakness and waning consumer demand, research from IDC claimed. Electronic retailers shipped 300.3 […]

January 19, 2023

Last mile delivery specialist Stuart, is partnering with bodo, a logistics platform for ecommerce brands, to provide sustainable, same day and instant deliveries across London. The collaboration will enable ecommerce brands to provide their customers with “more flexible and convenient […]

December 27, 2022

After the pandemic-driven surge in consumer demand that triggered a frenzy of shipping activity and skyrocketing prices, logistics and transportation companies are signaling a fast slowdown. Shipping and wholesale prices are plunging and orders are not being placed as often. […]

December 21, 2022

Retailing is a cutthroat business with razor-thin margins and tough competition. You have to find every avenue to increase revenue and cut down costs. The supply chain is a business function that you can optimize to achieve exactly that. It’s […]

December 21, 2022

FedEx is planning to cut an additional $1 billion in costs, citing weak demand that led to a disappointing profit for Q2 2023, which ended Nov. 30. Most of the cuts are expected to impact the Express unit through measures […]

December 19, 2022

In this day and age, it’s nearly impossible to run a successful retail business without also selling products online. Having a clear and up-to-date shipping policy is essential for running your ecommerce site. A shipping policy helps manage customers’ expectations […]

December 16, 2022

Retail bosses are urging consumers to shop in-store if they want to receive Christmas gifts on time, as ongoing Royal Mail strikes are set to cause severe disruption. Royal Mail workers up and down the country will strike across December, […]

December 13, 2022

Amazon and Staples are piloting a new program that will see the office supply chain join a growing roster of brick-and-mortar retailers that accept returns on behalf of the ecommerce giant. “We have begun testing select Staples locations as drop-off […]

December 6, 2022

Same-day delivery service DoorDash recently announced the layoff of 1,250 corporate workers, raising questions as to whether this is a result of a company in trouble, a contracting vertical, an impending recession or elements of two or three of the […]

December 1, 2022

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company announces AWS Supply Chain, a new application that helps businesses increase supply chain visibility to make faster, more informed decisions that mitigate risks, save costs, and improve customer experiences. The announcement […]

November 30, 2022

Expanding internationally can have a significant impact on many areas of a business. Year-over-year revenue growth, increased brand reputation, and new customers across multiple geographies, among other additional opportunities. That being said, if a company’s expansion efforts are not managed […]