SUPPLY CHAIN

Casey’s steps to plate with added delivery capability

A Midwestern convenience chain is expanding its partnership with a well-known on-demand delivery platform.

Gartner: Three steps to mitigate supply chain disruption from COVID-19

Retail chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should combine an effective near-term response to the impact of COVID-19 with a plan for longer-term recovery.

H-E-B pilots on-demand restaurant delivery

A Texas-based regional grocery giant is opening its customer base to local food service retailers.

McDonald’s Australia, Subway join fast-casual grocery trend

Two more fast-casual chains are entering the grocery arena in response to COVID-19-fueled demand.

The Container Store moves stores to omnichannel model

The Container Store (TCS) is minimizing brick-and-mortar shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wayfair postpones its big shopping event amid other steps to combat COVID-19

Wayfair is delaying its annual online shopping holiday, but will offer another special digital promotion.

CSA Exclusive: Gartner sees microfulfillment as vital tool for on-demand grocery

Microfulfillment technology can turn brick-and-mortar grocery stores into high-density online distribution hubs.

Dunkin’ delivers during pandemic - from more locations

A leading coffee retailer is adding stores to its on-demand delivery program and temporarily making some deliveries free.

Report: Amazon to pause third-party shipping during COVID-19 surge

Amazon is going to temporarily cease direct competition with major shipping providers like FedEx and UPS.

Expert Insight: COVID-19 is Blunt Reminder to Address Supply Chain Challenges

While people’s health is the number one concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions are near the top of the list of business risks.

Creating Differentiation Through Innovative E-commerce Fulfillment

Google “e-commerce customer experience” and you’ll get plenty of results that focus on the importance of intuitive website navigation and simplified ordering processes. But you won’t find much about the role of fulfillment.

Estimated March imports hit five-year low; decline likely to continue

Estimates show that imports at major U.S. retail container ports dropped to their lowest level in five years in March, with imports are projected to remain significantly below normal levels through early summer as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Furniture retailer Article modifies delivery for COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a specialty furniture retailer is instituting contactless delivery protocols.

Office Depot supplies customers with same-day delivery

Office Depot Inc. is partnering with two leading same-day delivery platforms as remote work surges.