Tesco shelves peak online delivery charges in favour of flat fees
Tesco is bringing in a major shake-up of its online delivery fees.
Doomsday predictions about the end of Black Friday are now reality
The Black Friday of yesteryear that has been characterized by long lines, crowded stores, and shoppers hustling for deals is the antithesis of what the retail experience in the US has become during the pandemic.
Japanese designer invents Spidey-style wrist gadget which shoots plastic shopping bags
You may think of bringing bags in your briefcase or handbag, but what happens when you're just running down to the convenience store? You're likely to forget.
ALDI announces plans for Gulf Coast expansion with new fulfillment center in Alabama
ALDI identifies itself as one of America's fastest growing retailers, now serving customers with 2,000 stores in 36 states.
Walmart, Target, and CVS team up to launch "Beyond the Bag Initiative'
the retail industry is following suit. Today, Walmart, Target, and CVS Health are announcing the Beyond the Bag Initiative, a plan to reinvent single-use plastic bags. The three companies are leading the new initiative with Closed Loop; Kroger and Walgreens have signed up as well. With $15 million in promised investments, the partners are inviting entrepreneurs and inventors to pitch new ideas to replace the 100 billion plastic bags still used in the United States every year.
Amazon expands its delivery robots to more states
Amazon unveiled its six-wheel delivery robot, Scout, in January 2019, but has only been slowly expanding its field tests. After launching in a single neighborhood in Snohomish County, Washington and then adding a larger site in Irvine, California last August, Scout is now undergoing trials in Atlanta, Georgia and Franklin, Tennessee, Amazon announced today.
Hermes UK creating 10,000 jobs to support 'phenomenal' growth in deliveries
Parcel delivery firm Hermes is creating more than 10,000 jobs as it gears up to cope with the shift to home shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart to build massive 3 M SF eCommerce logistics hub near Charleston S.C.
Retail giant Walmart will build a massive import distribution center near Ridgeville, giving the State Ports Authority an anchor tenant for an industrial park aimed at diversifying cargo shipments through the Port of Charleston.
Walmart Canada Announces New 'Future Smart Stores', Fully Automated & Micro Fulfillment Technologies
Walmart Canada is announcing a major $3.5 billion investment over the next five years aimed to generate significant growth and to make the online and in-store shopping experience simpler, faster and more convenient for Walmart’s customers.
The investment will impact every aspect of the business leading to a faster e-commerce experience, two new distribution centres to speed up the flow of products, re-invented and “smarter” stores, an enhanced omni experience and modern digital tools to ensure associates can best serve customers.
'Ruby Has' new eCommerce fulfillment center will feature state-of-the-art automation
Ruby Has, a leading ecommerce fulfillment company with a national footprint, announces the upcoming move of their Las Vegas fulfillment center to a new 374,000 square foot built-to-suit location, featuring state-of-the-art automation and a sophisticated climate control area ideal for health and beauty brands and other climate-sensitive verticals.
Amazon Adds 33 New US Fulfillment Centers in 2020
Amazon said it is on track to open 33 new fulfillment centers in the US this year, which will increase peak fulfillment center standard-sized product storage capacity by nearly 35 million cubic feet more than last year.
Veeve, founded by former Amazon employees working on AI grocery cart
The company’s growing influence over physical retail is part of the larger trend of “omnichannel” retail, unifying in-store and online shopping experiences.
India's richest man takes on Amazon, Walmart in eCommerce bet
Backed by multi-billion-dollar investments from global tech giants, India's richest man is ready to rumble with Amazon and Walmart for the country's huge e-commerce market through his conglomerate Reliance.
Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd., announced that Google will 33,737 crores for 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms. Addressing the shareholders at Reliance Industries' 43rd AGM, Ambani welcomed strategic partner Google in Jio platforms, announcing that it signed a binding partnership on July 15.
With eCommerce up 25% online sales now accounts for a quarter of China’s total retail
China’s online sales of physical goods continued their relentless march higher last month, with a 25% year-over-year gain, according to data from the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. That’s up from a 22% increase in May and a 16% rise in April. Indeed, online sales in the entire second quarter jumped about 21% from the year-ago period, up from a 6% gain in the first quarter.
With $50 Million In Fresh Funding, Bolt Helps Retailers Shift To ECommerce
With the latest round of funding Bolt has raised a total of $140 million since its inception in 2014. The eCommerce technology startup won’t disclose its valuation following the capital infusion other than to say it was a “material up round.” Last summer Bolt raised $68 million in a Series B financing round.
How a ‘Last-Mile’ Delivery Service Conquered the Streets of Italy
Milkman launched in the spring of 2016 with service in Milan, Italy’s largest city in terms of digital commerce, according to chief executive officer Antonio Perini. Soon after, it added Rome. A deal with the number-one grocery retailer in Italy led to expansion in four additional locations: Padua, Bologna, Reggio Emilia and Modena.
NowRx to launch high-tech micro-fulfilment centers with new proprietary technology
Led by CEO and co-founder Cary Breese, NowRx is a technology-enabled pharmacy, that uses proprietary pharmacy software and last-mile logistics to provide same-day and same-hour delivery of prescription medications.
Google launches new mobile video shopping platform, Shoploop
Google’s latest experiment is a video shopping platform designed to introduce consumers to new products in under 90 seconds. The company today is launching Shoploop, a project from Google’s internal R&D division, Area 120, where it tests out new ideas with a public user base.
Fashion Giant Zalando Gets Chance to Prove Itself Against Amazon.com
For Zalando SE, Europe’s largest online fashion seller, the pandemic has turned from a crisis to a chance to cement its position as Europe’s best answer to Amazon.com Inc.
Multi-Billionaire Marc Lore on How to Find Your Big Opportunity | Impact Theory
Marc Lore is an entrepreneur and president and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart eCommerce U.S. He was appointed in September 2016 to lead U.S. e-commerce when his company Jet.com, an e-commerce startup launched in 2014, was acquired by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.[1] Prior to Jet, Marc co-founded Quidsi, the parent company of a family of websites such as Diapers.com and Soap.com, with childhood friend Vinit Bharara. The Quidsi company was sold in 2011 to Amazon for $545 million.