Alibaba selects winning product pitches from U.S. companiesAlibaba Group’s Tmall Global e-commerce platform has chosen nine U.S. small-and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to participate in Singles Day. Amazon to open 1,000 neighborhood delivery hubs, reports BloombergAmazon is taking some of its fulfillment closer to where its customers live. Study: Retailers slow in unveiling holiday hiring plans this year Retailers, with some exceptions, have been slow out of the gate in announcing their seasonal hiring plans. Dressbarn offers omnichannel returns Dressbarn may have shuttered its stores, but customers now have an in-person option for returning purchases. H-E-B is latest grocer to deploy micro-fulfillment centers A Texas-based regional grocer is joining the burgeoning trend of supporting omnichannel services with automated micro-fulfillment technology. Leases for 280 Stein Mart stores are on the market A&G Real Estate Partners announced it has begun marketing leases for 280 Stein Mart locations being closed in connection with the company’s bankruptcy filing. FedEx senses need for real-time parcel tracking FedEx is offering a new location awareness tool for packages in its supply chain, with an eye toward eventual COVID-19 vaccine shipments. Bed Bath & Beyond taps former Bloomin’ Brands, Office Depot exec to lead supply chain Bed Bath & Beyond has made a crucial hire as it works to turnaround its operations. Amazon in new hiring blitz for 100,000 positions Amazon is once again expanding its workforce in response to the continuing surge in online shopping brought on by the pandemic. Five Below in milestone store opening Five Below has not slowed down its store growth. First Previous 112 113 114 115 116 Next Last