Exclusive: Party City reduces supply chain costs by 'millions'Party City Holdings Inc. is deploying cloud-based technology to obtain real-time enterprise supply chain visibility. Shoppers look for ways to prevent 'porch pirates'With nearly six-in-10 U.S. consumers planning to shop online this year, package theft remains a concern. Import cargo volume winding down as holidays approach With most imported holiday season merchandise already here, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023. Seasonal hiring update finds retailers optimistic but cautious Retailers added more seasonal hires this October than the same month last year. Economic headwinds will cool holiday sales in 2023 A meager rise of 3% is expected due to resumed student loan payments and low savings rates. Ahold Delhaize sells FreshDirect to ultrafast delivery platform Getir Ahold Delhaize USA will sell its FreshDirect online grocery business to a Turkish ultrafast delivery platform. Holiday Supply Chain Insights Spencer Shute, principal consultant at Proxima, details the potential upcoming holiday supply chain challenges in our latest Expert Viewpoints blog. eBay opens pop-up store for authenticated streetwear in ironic location A pop-up shop will offer streetwear and sneaker products verified as authentic by eBay. RevolutionParts partners with Walmart for same-day delivery An e-commerce platform that connects automotive parts buyers and sellers, is offering same-day delivery via Walmart’s hosted offering. Closing time for Z Gallerie stores as liquidation begins Z Gallerie has begun to wind down its operations. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last