A report said that Walmart-owned Flipkart is close to securing $3 billion in new funding as the Indian e-commerce giant explores a possible IPO.
Petco leverages its stores to fulfill 83% of online sales. That’s much higher than Target’s %, which has the best omnichannel operation in retail.
The Federal Communications Commission is sued over a decision that could affect progress in truck platooning communications.
Unlike in 2020, parcel delivery carriers will have breathing room between late June and the traditional holiday cycle.
Amazon will store and pre-position supplies for quick release in the event of natural disasters.
It seems that centralized buying and local product discovery are polar opposites. How can Whole Foods centralize buying and get better at the local level?
Amazon’s yearslong foray into health care still hasn’t upended the industry, and it’s unclear if the recent steps will change that pattern.
A white paper by TIA and CLDA stresses the need to differentiate from Amazon to succeed in final-mile delivery.
Amazon confirmed its annual Prime Day event will be held in Q2 (likely June), as it seeks to improve on a record Q2 2020, when revenue grew 40%. But there’s also major supply chain reasoning behind the decision.
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The Kansas City region, with its centralized location, is becoming a prime area for commercial warehouse space, with KC Smartport expecting 15 million square feet to become available in 2021.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Port Laredo looks to boost produce imports; Texas drug trafficking organizer gets life in prison; e-commerce startup Merama raises $60 million; and Amazon facility set for Texas Gulf Coast.
Amazon planes are shuttling between more than 40 airports in the U.S. That translates into faster e-commerce deliveries by eliminating trucks.
The facility will be located about 8 miles from the Georgia Ports Authority’s Garden City Terminal.
Clean Energy announces more than 10 RNG fueling agreements and expansions in the solid waste industry.
On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox breaks down the incredible market dominance of Amazon and its logistics network.
Amazon, T.J. Maxx and Critical Materials Corp. have announced plans for major distribution centers in El Paso.
Cargojet wants a bigger slice of the U.S. e-commerce and heavy air cargo market. It’s looking for an investment opportunity and has identified new trends in e-commerce that will keep volumes high in North America.
Andrew Cox kicks off a new era of Great Quarter, Guys by welcoming Zach Strickland as his new co-host.
Amazon’s Prime offering, with its shipment tracking and fast delivery, continues to add pressure to other retailers to match the service. Technology can help up their shipment games, making for happier and returning customers.
