Ceva Logistics is scrambling to patch a cybersecurity breach and fully restore operations at eight European warehouses that fulfill orders for e-commerce retailers.
Consumers now expect free delivery in 2.6 days, down from 3.4. Meeting that promise pushed more than half of retailers past FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service.
When it comes to e-commerce delivery, FedEx only wants longer-haul, heavy and high-value parcels because operating as a local courier for small packages isn’t profitable.
Walmart again led the list of top 100 U.S. retailers compiled by the National Retail Federation.
Bringing the policy talk down to the warehouse floor, a panel at Cart.com’s annual customer event outlined how brands are actually coping with the new reality of shifting tariff policies.
The Hobby Industry Coalition seeks targeted refinements to what it sees as crippling tariffs.
Here’s a sector-by-sector breakdown of how major players are reacting to the mounting pressure of tariffs and retaliatory trade measures.
Walmart benefits if the tariffs cut out Temu and Shein.
Kroger management reaffirmed the “low end” of 1-2% identical sales growth guidance.
The two largest home improvement retailers cut their full-year sales guidance in Q1, a rarity; many other retailers also pointed to intensifying pressure on Americans’ ability to spend money as the year has progressed.
Unprecedented high prices for used trucks a year ago have plummeted as new truck production moved past supply shortages.
As the popularity of online shopping increases, so do consumer expectations around shipment visibility and on-time delivery. This can lead to challenges for many retailers, especially when relying on generic carrier tracking solutions.
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Walmart doubles down on omnichannel.
Most of the time, March brings some reprieve from the post-holiday demand slump. This year, consumers appear to be less apt to resume their normal spending habits.
Consumers are buying food instead of “stuff.”
Weather has a significant impact on retailers, but most still rely on manual forecasting. Tomorrow.io’s advanced weather intelligence is changing the game.
State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023
Kraft Heinz will sell Lunchables in schools directly to kids. It’s an auspicious deal but not the best indicator for the nation’s health.
Although retailers may be past the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, other headwinds persist, reminding storefronts the importance of having a resilient supply chain, according to National Retail Federation’s Jon Gold.
