retail sales
- Modern Shipper
Inflation-weary consumers are still spending online, just not as much
As inflation has taken hold, consumers have shifted buying habits, but data suggests those changes are happening in different ways across the country.
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Retail slump? E-commerce sales still ‘stunning,’ clothing ‘crazy hot’
Retail sales are still up double digits compared to pre-COVID. Inventory-to-sales ratios have yet to fully recover.
Read More » - Last-mile delivery
The state of last mile amid slowing e-commerce demand
As e-commerce growth slows, last-mile delivery providers remain under pressure to deliver for shippers, even if they don’t know how much of their services will…
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Retail boss warns on supply chain, likens demand risk to ‘Big Short’
RH confirms sharp drop in demand since Russia-Ukraine war and sees no supply chain relief.
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Survey: 73% of warehouse operators can’t find enough labor
Staffing remains a challenge for warehouse operators, but many are still not meeting the top demand of workers: schedule flexibility.
Read More » - Check Call
Check Call: Oh hey, 2022, how you doin’?
What is exciting for 2022, autonomous trucks make a big jump, Amazon shopping addicts by state, and FMCSA is hiring … again.
Read More » - Modern Shipper
Brick and mortar’s comeback story?
E-commerce sales continue to roll, but a decline in Q3’s numbers compared to Q2 comes as in-store sales climb.
Read More » - News
FedEx forecast calls for holiday package shipments to increase 10%
FedEx is forecasting a 10% increase in package deliveries during the holiday shipping season.
Read More » - Last-mile delivery
Ulta Beauty partners with DoorDash on same-day delivery
Ulta Beauty is the latest brand to join DoorDash Drive, the food delivery company’s white-label last-mile fulfillment service.
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Berkshire Grey expands availability of robotic e-commerce fulfillment solution
Berkshire Grey continues a string of product releases with the robotic shuttle product sortation system for e-commerce retailers.
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