SUPPLY CHAIN

Sam’s Club to open two new distribution centers in 2024
Sam’s Club is expanding its supply chain capacity across the Midwest.
Retailer interest in unified commerce exceeds implementation
Most retailers are pursuing a unified commerce strategy, but many are not that far along.

ECOMMERCE
Study: BOPIS usage tops holiday shopping lists this year
If retailers want to maximize in-store foot traffic this holiday season, they must focus on buy online pickup in-store (BOPIS) services.
TECHNOLOGY
Study: Singles’ Day 2017 is expected to break new records
Alibaba is preparing to reach new goals during its upcoming Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza.
ECOMMERCE
Nordstrom offers new twist on curbside pickup
A department store retailer is extending its holiday hours in a different way.
ECOMMERCE
Online giant to expand its presence in Maryland
Amazon is once again bolstering its distribution fleet in the Old Line state.
TECHNOLOGY
Study: In-store fulfillment primed for biggest holiday season yet
Despite the rise of e-commerce, physical stores are attracting more shoppers — especially as retailers combine unified commerce services.
ECOMMERCE
Home furnishings retailer strengthens distribution network
Ikea is bolstering its fleet of customer fulfillment centers with two new buildings.
News
Drugstore chain launches same-day prescription deliveries in New York City
CVS Pharmacy is stepping up its home delivery game.
ECOMMERCE
Walmart's holiday strategy includes a first: in-store parties
As Walmart gears up for the holidays, it is stepping up its customer experience — online and in store.
TECHNOLOGY
Online giant to add another warehouse in Georgia
Amazon’s fulfillment network is expanding in the Peach State.
TECHNOLOGY
DoorDash service opens ‘virtual’ restaurants to speed up deliveries
DoorDash is helping restaurant partners to offer food delivery in new cities without opening a restaurant.
ECOMMERCE
Online giant preps to open seventh warehouse in Canada
Amazon is bolstering its fleet of fulfillment centers in the Great White North.
ECOMMERCE
UPS predicts a ‘record-breaking’ holiday season
Expecting shipping volume to jump 5% this holiday season, UPS is on track to shatter its holiday shipping records.

News and analysis about retail supply chain management and logistics issues.