Five Things Retailers Should Ask Delivery Providers for This Holiday SeasonThe biggest lesson for retailers from last year’s so-called “Shipageddon” peak season is that you don’t want to put all your eggs in just one delivery basket. Ultrafast grocery delivery startup goes live in ChicagoChicago consumers have another new option for receiving grocery deliveries within minutes. Survey identifies leading retailer holiday concern One in four retailers is worried about the same supply chain issue as the holidays approach. Independent Pet Partners rolls out on-demand delivery The parent brand of four independent pet retailers is entering a new nationwide partnership with a leading third-party delivery platform. Dollar General offers on-demand delivery of household essentials Dollar General is making same-day, online delivery available from more than 9,000 stores. Consumers may not be starting holiday shopping early after all New survey data challenges the conventional wisdom that consumers are shopping earlier this holiday season. Survey: Customers ordering in bulk — but with intent to return some items Online shoppers are buying more items at once, but not with motives that benefit retailers. Amazon expands supply chain presence in Alabama Amazon is expanding its fulfillment center footprint in Alabama with four new facilities. and plans to open three more new operations facilities there. Dollar General taps Joann VP to lead supply chain strategy Dollar General said that Michael Joyce has joined the company as its new senior VP of supply chain strategy, inventory and demand management. Five Big Predictions for Retail in 2022 Just as 2020 took retailers by storm and taught brands a lesson or two in resilience, 2021 held its own surprises. First Previous 124 125 126 127 128 Next Last