Retail

Amazon is reportedly looking to open physical store locations in at least two states.

Port of Los Angeles boss warns: ‘Anchorage and dwell times are trending in the wrong direction.’

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Only 37% of shippers report using in-transit visibility solutions

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Digital retailers are partnering with SaaS companies that are employing an emergent new service model: secure access service edge

Trips that once took three to four weeks are often taking three to four months, and shipments will undoubtedly miss their season for some retailers.

In addition to improving margins and boosting brand image, cutting ties with retailers simplifies Under Armour’s supply chain at a time when its needed most.

With the retail inventory-to-sales ratio still falling, U.S. importers are urged to move fast on their holiday import plans.

Former PayPal executive John Lunn has returned to payments with Gr4vy, which has landed an $11.1 million Series A funding round.

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.

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox and Seth Holm discuss whether a wave of shipments is on its way to the U.S. or if the parcel system can handle the load.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox looks at the steps one leading beauty brand is taking to mitigate environmental impacts.

On this episode of The Stockout Mike Baudentistel explores the possibility of companies hitting the market soon.

U.S. rail traffic rose 14% in March amid higher grain and intermodal volumes. But some commodities are also reflecting uneven year-over-year comparisons because of the pandemic-induced volume downturn that began in late March 2020.

The battle between brands and retailers is not new, but it’s more acute than ever because of the options each side has. For brands, it’s never been easier to own and operate sales channels both online and IRL. For retailers, there’s never been more digitally native brands seeking out offline homes than there are right now. And giants like Target, Walmart and Amazon have proven that consumers are willing to purchase and even be very loyal to private label brands.