Retail ThinkTank: Supply Chain & Fulfillment (2024)

Amazon Invests Another $2.1 Billion in Delivery Partner Programs

Amazon will invest an additional $2.1 billion toward its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) programs in the form of safety initiatives, training, driver…

Alibaba Seeks to Enable Entrepreneurs with New Sourcing and Financing Tools

’Tis the season…of marketplace seller conferences: Walmart kicked things off in late August with Let’s Grow!, Amazon Accelerate will take the stage…

Blue Diamond Growers Cracks the Supply Chain ‘Nut,’ Saves $1 Million in Annual Transportation Costs

Businesses across multiple industries have felt the intense supply chain pressures brought on by COVID for nearly five years now. As a…

Wrangler Debuts Women-Designed ‘Bespoke’ Jeans Line

Wrangler has introduced its Bespoke jeans collection, created by an all-female design team, that aims to address many of women’s key pain…

How Sephora Turned Order Fulfillment into a Loyalty-Builder

Amber Turley has been with Sephora for more than nine years, working in various functional roles. Although her Wall Street background gave…

Ikea Drones Will Employ AI to Work in Tandem with Fulfillment Employees

Ikea has embarked on the latest phase of drone adoption by rolling out an upgraded AI-powered system that will allow the drones…

How FedEx Leverages its Data and Expertise to Help Merchants Win Post-Purchase

Not too long ago, if you wanted to get a package somewhere there were three primary choices — FedEx, UPS and USPS….

Kroger Enhances Picking Functionality with Robotic Automation

Kroger will implement advanced picking technologies from its long-time partner Ocado Group at fulfillment centers across its network, including greater use of…

Prime Day Sales Top $14 Billion, with More Products Sold Than Ever Before

Amazon’s 10th annual Prime Day was its biggest ever, with record-breaking sales over the 48-hour member sales event and more items sold…

How AI Takes the ‘Lumpiness’ Out of Floor & Decor’s Inventory Planning

The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand. Even a mom-and-pop bodega…

How 1-800-Flowers’ Delivery Partnership with Walmart GoLocal has Blossomed into Real Results for Local Florists

Any retailer will tell you delivery is complicated, whether what’s being delivered is office paper or sandwich bread. But outside of all…

Walmart Expands Perishable Network with New DCs and Facility Expansions

Walmart will increase support for its grocery operations with enhancements to its perishable network, including five new high-tech perishable distribution centers (DCs),…

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