Modern Shipper
Modern Shipper covers the gig economy, including same-day, on-demand, and last-mile delivery jobs and services. Readers will find current news on gig economy companies, gig economy workers, gig economy data and trends. In addition, Modern Shipper focuses on e-commerce, e-commerce platforms and companies, and e-commerce services and technologies.
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Closer to the consumer: How Levi Strauss thought about life post-pandemic
In the apparel world where trying on clothes is so vital to sales, the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges. Iconic brand Levi used the pandemic to…
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With lives on the line, ADT offers help for gig drivers, passengers
Security firm ADT has introduced free apps that allow rideshare and delivery drivers as well as passengers to connect discreetly with emergency services when they…
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E-commerce fulfillment provider TLSS seeks to acquire SalSon Logistics for $90M
E-commerce fulfillment provider Transportation and Logistics Systems has reached an agreement to acquire SalSon Logistics for $90 million. However, the deal doesn’t yet have financing…
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ELMS to show prototype Class 3 electric van at FedEx event
Electric vehicle manufacturer ELMS will debut a prototype of its Class 3 cargo van at the FedEx contractors event at the end of July.
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Berkshire Grey shows next-generation fulfillment robots
Berkshire Grey has released its next generation of warehouse robots that it said will speed fulfillment time for retailers.
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Uber to acquire remaining share of on-demand grocer Cornershop
Uber will acquire the remaining 47% of on-demand grocer Cornershop that it doesn’t already own, the company said in an SEC filing.
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On Prime Day, sellers rejoice – and worry
Even as sellers expect higher sales on Amazon Prime Day, there are worries about getting inventory, finding places to store it and shipping it to…
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Advertising platform Skai reaches deal with Gopuff
Gopuff users will now be delivered advertising through Skai, an ad platform for retailers.
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Walmart invests in DroneUp, plans drone deliveries from Bentonville store this summer
Walmart has made an investment in DroneUp as it plans to begin making drone deliveries from a Bentonville, Arkansas, store this summer.
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GoFor taps Ian Gardner for CEO role
GoFor has named Ian Gardner CEO. He takes over from company founder Brad Rollo, who is scaling back duties for health reasons.
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