Economic expansion putting pressure on logistics supply chainCargo imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should hit another record in August as retailers shift from the back-to-school season to the peak shipping season for holiday merchandise. Amazon in deal with New Jersey’s Newark Airport to develop air-cargo facilityAmazon is going to touch down at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. Tesla reportedly to exit malls Higher-end malls may lose a retail tenant. C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires Albertsons frozen service contract The Albertsons Cos. has a new wholesale supplier of frozen foods. Dollar General opens new distribution center in Kentucky Dollar General has launched its second supply chain facility in the Bluegrass State. Walmart brings automation to regional distribution centers Walmart is applying artificial intelligence to the palletizing of products in its regional distribution centers. Retail cargo imports continue to surge; supply chain disruptions ongoing Strong consumer demand is keeping up retail cargo import momentum. Kroger renovating distribution center for robotics A grocery titan is substantially expanding the size and capabilities of a major distribution center in Ohio. JLL: Demand for warehouse space is skyrocketing — especially in these three markets Increased e-commerce operations and the demand for home delivery are driving the need for expanded warehouse space across the United States. Three solutions for a disrupted supply chain Retailers are not responsible for the ongoing issues with the global supply chain, but they must act to mitigate them. First Previous 13 14 15 16 17 Next Last
