Walmart now approaches innovation in terms of 'days or weeks or months,' US CEO says
Walmart may be one of the largest businesses in the world, with more than 2 million employees, but the retailer wants to cultivate an image as a nimble organization willing to test and implement new ideas on a dime.
3 ways grocers can appeal to the 'connected consumer'
Many consumers have changed their grocery shopping habits and behaviors in response to the coronavirus outbreak, turning in droves to online ordering.
Online grocery will leap to $250B in 5 years, report says
The Mercatus/Incisiv report found that shoppers are very loyal to their local grocer when it comes to in-store shopping. But they're less loyal when shopping online.
China's Alibaba unveils autonomous logistics robot
Delivery made easy: An autonomous logistics robot was unveiled by China's Alibaba, which will facilitate last-mile deliveries.
You might be surprised who's moving into those sad, abandoned malls
The stakes are high for mall developers, who are now repurposing the vacant space in a variety of ways.
JD.com Opens Omnichannel Solutions to Luxury Brands Partners
In a big push to win over luxury houses, JD.com is leveraging its logistic network, low return rate, and high-spending user base in China.
AI Driven Marketing Helps Luxury Brands Stay Ahead in the Age of Amazon
Luxury shopping has always been geared toward maintaining that VIP image through VIP service. That experience lends itself to a physical store, difficult to replicate online.
Top 25 Supply Chains of 2020
For the past 16 years, analyst firm Gartner has offered a way to at least partially answer those questions through its Top 25 Supply Chains program.
'Last mile' dilemma may have been solved by a CEO in the Nordics
An executive running Nordic shopping malls says he may have solved a problem that's gnawed at online retailers for years, namely how to slash delivery costs for the "last mile" before a product reaches its buyer.
MIBAR Tours Amazon Fulfillment Center LGA9
MIBAR recently attended a tour of Amazon’s fulfillment center in Edison, NJ, to gain an understanding of the technology and processes used by this market leader to provide to our own customers.
The Win-Win Story of Automation
Carl-Friedrich zu Knyphausen, Head of Logistics Development, explains why automation is used at Zalando and how it supports the logistics workforce
Warehouse Automation Series - How does pick-to-light work?
Pick-to-light systems are simple but robust systems and a type of order-fulfillment technology designed to streamline and improve picking accuracy and efficiency, while simultaneously lowering your labor costs
Amazon Beats Walmart Again in Latest Showdown
The retail giants’ rivalry is making them mirror images, but Amazon’s Walmart-like delivery hubs get the win over Walmart’s Prime killer.
Boston Robotics delivers plan for logistics robots as early as next year
Boston Dynamics is just months away from announcing their approach to logistics
Whole Foods CEO discusses the future of grocery stores 'Food is different'
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey isn’t convinced that online surge will remain post-pandemic.
Ocado sees sales surge by over 50% prior to M&S switchover
Ocado Retail has reported a 52% growth in revenue in the 13 weeks to 30 August, as the online grocery company continued to see demand surge during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Amazon experimenting with Flex drivers to also fetch groceries from Whole Foods stores
Amazon.com Inc. is experimenting with a new program that pays independent contractors to fetch groceries from shelves in Whole Foods stores and deliver them in their own vehicles.
What does ‘micro-fulfilment’ mean for the future of rapid delivery?
Demand for fast delivery is bringing online distribution centers into smaller, urban spaces. What’s the best way to integrate them? And what are the pitfalls of ‘micro-fulfilment’?
Amazon plans to put 1,000 to 1,500 warehouses in U.S. neighbourhoods
Amazon.com Inc. plans to open 1,000 small delivery hubs in cities and suburbs all over the U.S., according to people familiar with the plans.
Sysco opens doors to public with contactless grocery delivery and pickup
Home cooking with restaurant-quality ingredients just got a whole lot more convenient and affordable.