SUPPLY CHAIN

As the race to deliver online goods heats up, Amazon is encouraging its employees to quit and launch their own businesses delivering goods for the online giant — and it’s even providing some funding.

The United States raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese exports, including furniture and some consumer electronics, from 10% to 25%.

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to see unusually high levels the remainder of this spring and through the summer.

Carvana, an omnichannel platform for buying and selling used cars, is traveling both familiar and new roads.

GNC Holdings is building the core of its omnichannel enterprise.

Walmart is reporting progress in areas such as emissions, renewable energy, and human rights.

Retailers are modifying their delivery strategies, with mixed results.

E-commerce continues to grow at an unprecedented pace.