SUPPLY CHAIN

Carvana rolls out next-day delivery to two new Missouri markets

An omnichannel platform for buying and selling used cars is adding its sixth and seventh markets in the state of Missouri.
CSA Exclusive: Gap Inc. exec talks about retailer’s supply chain transformation

Gap Inc. is leveraging a variety of automated solutions to ensure its supply chain can meet holiday demand and overcome pandemic-related strains and delays.

Rite Aid expands same-day delivery with Uber Eats

Rite Aid customers have a new option for same-day delivery of online orders.
Robots automate workflows across the retail enterprise

Robotic technology is popping up in every facet of retailing.
Costco quarterly sales top $60 billion mark for first time; charters ocean vessels

Costco Wholesale Corp. ended a strong year on an even stronger note, topping the $60 billion mark in quarterly net sales for the first time in its history.
Exclusive Q&A: Francesca’s sees back-to-school as holiday foundation

Francesca’s Holdings Corp. bases success during the holiday season on performance with back-to-school shoppers.
ShopRite pilots remote-controlled delivery robots

ShopRite will be the first supermarket chain on the East Coast to utilize Tortoise delivery robots.
Amazon expands ‘faster’ same-day delivery in four major cities

Amazon Prime delivery is now available in as little as five hours in more neighborhoods in Chicago, as well as in three entirely new metro areas.
FedEx competing with Amazon in autonomous cargo delivery

FedEx Corp. will pilot self-driving vehicles for linehaul trucking operations.
Bed Bath & Beyond expands same-day delivery deal with DoorDash

Bed Bath & Beyond continues offering customers more options to receive same-day delivery of online purchases.
Amazon opens first fulfillment center in North Dakota

Amazon is adding to its supply chain infrastructure in the Peace Garden State.
FedEx shipping rates to increase

FedEx is raising its shipping rates, but not until the new year.
DoorDash facilitates beer, wine and spirits delivery

DoorDash is opening the bar across 20 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and Australia.
Exclusive: Destination XL repositions around customer experience

The nation’s largest men’s big and tall specialty retailer is focusing on meeting omnichannel demand and personalizing the customer experience.

News and analysis about retail supply chain management and logistics issues.