DHL has targeted e-commerce logistics as a primary growth area. On Tuesday, it acquired Indiana-based specialist IDS Fulfillment.
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Key Comparisons: Amazon vs Walmart
The continued expansion of mobile and social purchasing is helping sustain the market growth in e-commerce, which should continue to drive the demand for freighters.
It was a hectic — but profitable — year for the world’s largest online retailer. What does that say about e-commerce and where it’s going?
Desperate occupiers undeterred by “sticker shock” will lease first and ask questions later, a CBRE report says.
E-commerce pushes rapid growth in domestic parcel business
Delivery software provider Onfleet is joining forces with Bond, an artificial intelligence platform, to offer e-commerce sellers an integrated solution that takes the customer from checkout to delivery in a single offering.
Federal stimulus checks will be heading by direct deposit and mail to millions of Americans, who will quickly turn to their computers to place online orders that flood parcel networks.
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The rise of e-commerce demands additional fulfillment space. Here’s a look at the current scope of Amazon’s reign.
Warehouse space in the U.S. is in high demand as e-commerce grows in popularity.
Spirit Hub works on a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model and uses three-tier distribution to stay regulatory compliant and deliver directly to customers.
Malls are now creating e-commerce platforms by consolidating products sold within their spaces and pushing click-and-collect options as delivery models.
Augmented reality can help managers visualize warehouse operations better and train workers on a virtual 3D interface.
E-commerce delivery times during the holidays might not make the “nice” list with this year’s soaring online purchases.
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Walmart partners with drone delivery company Flytrex to deliver select items from its stores.
