Supply chain services retailers can still implement for the holidaysThe holiday shopping rush is in high gear, but there are still some quick steps retailers can take in their supply chains to help drive sales and deliver a great customer experience. Retail imports remain strong with 2020 set to tie as busiest year on recordRetailers are still stocking up on goods, with November imports up 22.4% year-over-year. Study: E-commerce surge strains retailer supply chains Retailers are adding fulfillment centers as e-commerce revenues rise, but not all are keeping pace with their supply chain infrastructure. Amazon keeps expanding Texas fulfillment footprint Amazon will open a fulfillment center in Missouri City, Texas, in 2021. Best Buy expands holiday fulfillment options Best Buy is extending the hours and reach of omnichannel programs such as contactless curbside pickup for holiday shoppers. Meijer delivers groceries – and more – via Instacart Meijer is the latest retailer to expand the range of products delivered by Instacart beyond the online delivery platform’s core grocery offering. Amazon settles on Oklahoma City for fulfillment center Amazon plans to open a new supply chain facility in Oklahoma City, Okla., in 2021. Amazon bets big on Nevada fulfillment infrastructure Amazon is opening eight new customer fulfillment and delivery operations facilities across Nevada. FedEx acquiring e-commerce platform FedEx continues bolstering its e-commerce capabilities as it competes with Amazon’s growing proprietary delivery capacity. It’s Time For Retail to Part Ways With its Legacy Mindset As much as we all wish society was rounding the corner toward a return to normalcy, the truth of the matter is that COVID-19’s effect on the retail industry is far from over. First Previous 159 160 161 162 163 Next Last