JLL forms retail-industrial task force to address last-mile fulfillmentWith e-commerce sales surging past 20% during the pandemic, shopping center operators have had serious discussions about turning their empty department store anchors into last-mile distribution centers. Online grocer Farmstead brings in-house delivery software to marketA San Francisco-based online grocer is making its proprietary Grocery OS on-demand delivery software available for other grocers to integrate nationwide. Amazon to open 1,000 neighborhood delivery hubs, reports Bloomberg Amazon is taking some of its fulfillment closer to where its customers live. Dunkin’ adds another delivery partner Dunkin’ keeps widening the range of options for customers to place on-demand delivery orders. H-E-B is latest grocer to deploy micro-fulfillment centers A Texas-based regional grocer is joining the burgeoning trend of supporting omnichannel services with automated micro-fulfillment technology. Dressbarn offers omnichannel returns Dressbarn may have shuttered its stores, but customers now have an in-person option for returning purchases. FedEx senses need for real-time parcel tracking FedEx is offering a new location awareness tool for packages in its supply chain, with an eye toward eventual COVID-19 vaccine shipments. Walmart prepares for takeoff with health-and-wellness drone delivery Walmart’s latest drone pilot will provide on-demand delivery of select health-and-wellness products. The Elements of a Dark Store Strategy In the early days of the pandemic, big-box retailers such as Walmart and Target saw an influx of customers, while others deemed non-essential suffered from reduced or halted traffic. Bed Bath & Beyond taps former Bloomin’ Brands, Office Depot exec to lead supply chain Bed Bath & Beyond has made a crucial hire as it works to turnaround its operations. Amazon opens new West Coast fulfillment center Amazon’s latest supply chain facility is located in Beaumont, Calif. Walmart provides U.S. suppliers increased renewable energy access Walmart is entering a partnership to help remove carbon dioxide from its supply chain. First Previous 212 213 214 215 216 Next Last
