Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center

The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated fulfillment center will open just south of the city in 2021.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019

Are we heading toward 24/7 logistics services or are we already there?

As 3PLs extend service hours and days, constant deliveries seem inevitable. But experts say retailers, and to some extent, consumers are keeping a floor under e-commerce delivery times.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 11, 2019

Publix updates sourcing standards for sustainable seafood

For fisheries that don’t meet the standards, Publix will work with the supplier to sponsor sustainability efforts through its Fishery Improvement Project.

By Krishna Thakker • July 10, 2019

Walmart, Target among most popular retailers to offer BOPIS

While the pickup option offers benefits to both consumers and retailers, some obstacles remain, according to a recent Coresight Research report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2019

Nestlé launches open blockchain pilot to track milk

The food company announced a commitment to pursuing a fully transparent supply chain in February and cites its partnership with OpenSC as a means of publicly verifying its progress.

By Morgan Forde • July 3, 2019

Walmart to invest $1B in China logistics

A 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Dongguan, China, is the opening salvo of the retailer's decades-long investment plan in the country, which will entail at least 10 more warehouses over the next 10-20 years. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 3, 2019

Consumer sentiment fell in June amid tariff threats

One measure of confidence found that it had fallen to its lowest levels since September 2017. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2019

FedEx: Retail partners can't replace FedEx Office

Even with plans to offer parcel pick-up and drop-off in 8,000 Dollar General stores, COO Raj Subramaniam emphasized the most profitable packages come through FedEx Office.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 28, 2019

When it comes to speed, Nike says RFID is key

Beyond Nike's own supply chain, RFID can grant Nike a view of the inventory in the hands of retailer customers.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 28, 2019

Amazon adds counter parcel pickup in 100 Rite Aid stores

For struggling Rite Aid, converting Amazon orders into store traffic holds promise.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 27, 2019

Why reusable food packaging has a promising future

Consumers are looking for both convenience and sustainability, and companies are responding with containers, bottles and bags designed for many uses.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2019

FedEx disputes WSJ report of air freight rate cuts

The Wall Street Journal reported FedEx is cutting prices, offering two-day shipping for the same price as FedEx Ground to capitalize on future e-commerce parcel growth.

By Morgan Forde • Updated June 25, 2019

NRF: List 4 tariffs 'too large' for retailers to absorb

In testimony, NRF's David French said capacity doesn't exist for retailers to move sourcing away from China, resulting in billions of dollars in increased costs for consumers. 

By Matt Leonard • June 24, 2019

Report: Apple asks suppliers to model cost of production outside China

Apple testified Thursday in U.S. Trade Representative hearings and said the list four tariffs would "tilt the playing field in favor of our global competitors."

By Morgan Forde • June 20, 2019

Shopify launches fulfillment network

The new machine-learning tech "predicts the closest fulfillment centers and optimal inventory quantities per location to ensure fast, low-cost delivery," according to a company blog post. 

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2019

H&M 1st to trial Maersk's carbon neutral transport

Both companies are perceived as sustainability leaders in their industries and have set ambitious carbon reduction goals.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2019

Trump, Xi to resume US-China trade talks at upcoming G20 summit

Businesses on both sides of the Pacific hope for a resolution, or at least a stabilization, of the unpredictable trade war.

By Morgan Forde • June 19, 2019

Gap, Adidas, Nike rank top 5 in Better Cotton leaderboard

The top 15 companies in BCI's rankings account for 88% of the Better Cotton sourced in 2018.

By Andy Burt • June 19, 2019

FedEx to offer parcel pickup, drop-off in 8K Dollar General stores

Dollar General's significant rural footprint and popularity with customers helped drive the partnership.

By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019

Walmart updates supplier pricing tool to manage tariff costs

The new tool for suppliers is proof the price hikes Walmart executives predicted are not just likely, but the system designed to enable them is already in place.

By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019

Apple, Nintendo prepared to move production out of China

Foxconn, a Taiwanese manufacturer that builds Apple's iPhones in China, said its global manufacturing capacity outside of China would be expanded to meet customer needs if necessary.

By Morgan Forde • June 12, 2019

NRF predicts US imports will climb as trade war continues

The tariff rate increase on $200 billion in Chinese goods was delayed until Saturday, but this small stay won't keep retailers from upping their imports, according to the National Retail Federation. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 10, 2019

Walmart takes last-mile delivery to the fridge

The company will launch a service that delivers groceries directly inside homes this fall in Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; and Vero Beach, Florida.

By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2019

Gap commits to 100% sustainable cotton sourcing

Additionally, the apparel brand considers the entire life cycle of a garment in its sustainability accounting, as many textiles end up in the landfill.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 7, 2019

Online grocery could increase cold storage demand by 100M square feet

Accelerating demand for cold storage space could create a supply-demand imbalance due to the specialization and resource-intensive nature of cold-storage construction.

By Morgan Forde • June 6, 2019