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Reports: Amazon Delays or Cancels 16 Warehouse Openings as Ecommerce Spending Slows

Amazon has delayed or canceled plans for at least 16 U.S. warehouses according to multiple local media reports.…

News July 5
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Walmart to Open Four Fulfillment Centers to Offer Same- and Two-Day Shipping to 95% of U.S. Shoppers

Walmart will open four next-generation fulfillment centers over the next four years as it seeks to reach 95%…

News June 3
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DoorDash Acquires Wolt, Expanding Operations to 27 Countries

DoorDash has acquired Wolt Enterprises, a Helsinki-based last mile delivery company. The deal will bring DoorDash to a…

News June 1
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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as…

Executive Viewpoints May 9
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Shopify Acquire Deliverr $2.1B Deal to Fortify Fulfillment Offerings

Shopify to Acquire Deliverr in $2.1B Deal to Fortify Fulfillment Offerings

Shopify will acquire fulfillment solution provider Deliverr for $2.1 billion, the largest acquisition in Shopify’s history, as the…

News May 6
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‘Fast Delivery is Table Stakes’: Foxtrot CEO on Standing Out in the Crowded Digital C-Store Space

Rapid delivery services are changing the convenience store landscape by adding even more options for hungry shoppers to…

Features April 26
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Amazon Enables Prime Delivery Benefits at Other Retailers Using Fulfilled by Amazon

Amazon is extending Prime benefits to ecommerce sites beyond Amazon.com through the Buy with Prime option. Retailers who…

News April 21
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Alphabet and Walgreens Make First Drone-Based Delivery in Texas

Wing, the Alphabet drone service, launched its first commercial drone delivery in a major metropolitan area on April…

News April 11
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Inside Walmart’s Expanding Last Mile Strategy: Employee Empowerment, Automation and Sustainability

Consumers’ continued reliance on omnichannel fulfillment has created new opportunities for industry giants like Walmart to differentiate and…

Features March 30
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