E-commerce & Fulfillment

Pitney Bowes is the second major customer in Texas to deploy Gatik’s Class 6 autonomous trucks.

Lufthansa is a major international cargo carrier, but it is adding smaller jets to shuttle packages on shorter routes around Europe.

Bridgestone is eyeing an ambitious new marketplace that would provide last-mile services and fleet solutions.

In partnership with India’s JioMart, Meta is giving WhatsApp users the ability to order directly through the messaging platform.

Inflation, a pandemic and changing consumer behavior have culminated in dramatically different Q2 results across the e-commerce industry.

Rapidly growing e-commerce firm Cart.com expanded its fulfillment centers in Tennessee, Ohio, Utah and North Texas.

When it comes to drone delivery, some states are better prepared than others. Here are all of them ranked.

Grocery app Instacart is now delivering big and bulky items from Big Lots, Staples, Office Depot and more.

Locus’ autonomous mobile robots work collaboratively with humans to improve piece-handling productivity.

Edmonton International Airport is organizing itself as an air hub for e-commerce shipments.

Supply chain visibility platform project44 receives a boost from Turvo’s tech-driven TMS solution.

Levi Strauss & Co. has developed a new technology that balances the consumer experience with business objectives when fulfilling e-commerce orders.

Like others, Amazon sees a large opportunity in business-to-business e-commerce, and it is positioning its Amazon Business unit to take advantage.

Narvar is teaming with logistics-as-a-service platform Fillogic to create a new option for retailers to handle e-commerce returns.

Tom Barone, who helped lead e-commerce operations at eBay Enterprise and CommerceHub, joins Stord as the company’s first president.

Geodis is acquiring Need It Now Delivers, adding 300 locations to its U.S. e-commerce network.

BigCommerce will offer Affirm buy-now, pay-later payment options to its merchants.

Pete Zimmerman of enterprise resource planning software firm VAI explains why AI can be the cornerstone of food distribution.

From leafcutter ants to AI-driven warehouse robots, Attabotics is revolutionizing the way we see warehouse operations.

DoorDash continues expanding its grocery delivery business, adding 420 locations through Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

UPS Airlines is keeping its pilots happy with a new contract extension.

A new survey found that while 66% of Americans trust online shipping networks to deliver time-critical items, some still avoid e-commerce in times of need.

E-commerce fulfillment platform ShipHero is adding Veho, a crowdsourced delivery provider, to its official delivery partners for e-commerce orders in Texas.

Quiet Platforms, the logistics arm of American Eagle Outfitters, is building brands a nationwide network of shared logistics assets.

Vietnam Airlines is moving beyond passenger business to fly cargo jets for the first time, with the help of a U.S. air services company.

One year into its existence, GXO Logistics continues to find contract logistics is the right fit.

Mercado Libre is an online retailer with a private cargo airline. It is outsourcing air transport in Brazil to passenger airline Gol.

The convenience store chain has reportedly acquired delivery startup Skipcart and its network of 150,000 couriers.

In a post-COVID world, retailers need to optimize global inventory to boost online sales and maximize margins. Virtual inventories and dropshipping can make this happen by allowing retailers to stock a wider range of products across multiple regions and channels.

As we look to the future of the global supply chain, all businesses and areas of business – from inventory to distribution, suppliers to retailers – need to plan for one thing: uncertainty.

The high-tech mailbox from DroneDek handles both traditional mail and drone deliveries.

Veho is quickly expanding its last-mile delivery network. But what makes the company different? It’s all in how it builds routes.

Quiet Platforms has expanded its e-commerce delivery footprint with a new deal with DHL eCommerce Solutions.

Uber beat earnings expectations for Q2, but its delivery business wasn’t the driver this time around.

While online sales have long shown an upward trend, the COVID-19 pandemic has expedited this shift. E-commerce supply chains need to move just as fast.

Pitney Bowes and Narvar say a new returns option they are offering e-commerce brands will be hassle-free.

The e-commerce giant is rolling out a store-to-door delivery service that was first reported in May.

Despite a wave of delays and closures, Amazon is looking at adding several massive warehouses to its network.

The retail landscape is rapidly changing due to the consumer’s desire for speed and instant gratification. Machine learning is removing friction from the process.

Cargojet says it has two built-in defenses against an economic downturn: e-commerce and unstable cargo service at passenger airlines.

DHL is expanding its airport infrastructure in Germany and dedicated route network in the Americas to support growing trade volumes.

Self-flying drones from Vimaan will be the eye in the sky for a PFS warehouse in Memphis, Tennessee.

Shopify posted a $1.2 billion loss in the second quarter a day after it announced it was slashing 10% of its workforce.

Shopify cites slowing growth in e-commerce as it cuts 10% of its workforce.

Flexible supply chain firm Stord has secured space within Fresh Del Monte facilities for customers looking for cold storage capabilities.

Three new sortation centers in Chicago and Denver bring Target’s facility count up to nine.

Storefront delivery platforms exploded during the pandemic, but for many retailers the loss of customer control could be costing them revenue.

With billions of square feet of warehouse space to automate, leading robotics providers are gearing up for the opportunity.

The Uber Eats update lets customers order groceries even when stores are closed and provides real-time order tracking.

Automation is changing the American workforce, and companies need to start investing in the workers of tomorrow by offering the training necessary to compete, Walsh says.

The Department of Labor and federal prosecutors in New York are investigating safety concerns at Amazon warehouses.

Even as some consider allowing customers to keep unwanted items, many e-commerce sellers still consider returns a path to customer loyalty.

Inflation has taken a bite out of furniture sales, but consumers are still buying, according to a delivery expert.

As inflation has taken hold, consumers have shifted buying habits, but data suggests those changes are happening in different ways across the country.

A new survey reports that manufacturers continue to adopt robots, but breakdowns continue to hamper production.

FarEye is rolling out the Last Mile Mandate this month, an effort to provide guidance to retailers seeking to succeed in the last mile.

Prime Day 2022 begins Tuesday, but with slowing e-commerce growth, success might look different for Amazon this year.

Home discount retailer Big Lots adds same-day delivery from 1,000 U.S. stores.

More consumers are engaging in daily online purchases, according to a new survey, with those living paycheck-to-paycheck among the most active.

ShipBob has released a stand-alone warehouse management system for omnichannel brands with their own warehouses.

With e-commerce growth slowing, did Amazon bite off more than it could chew?

Global-e has acquired Borderfree from Pitney Bowes, expanding its cross-border e-commerce offerings.

A new survey from BigCommerce dives into the growing fashion and apparel e-commerce industry.

Three-quarters of warehouse on-floor workers would consider switching jobs if they involved technology such as robots and warehouse automation, according to a new survey.

Hanko Kiessner of Packsize talks to Modern Shipper about how transportation problems can be solved in the warehouse.

Using dropship vendors offers retailers many advantages, especially in current times, but managing them is another matter.

Shopify believes its new B2B e-commerce platform could spark a return to peak pandemic glory.

Stord adds flex warehouse capacity in three key markets as it continues building its first-party fulfillment network.

New York City-based Jokr is the latest casualty of the ultrafast grocery downturn, pulling out of the U.S. market.

With Amazon Prime Day less than a month away, here are the details you need to know.

Omnichannel fulfillment company ShipBob has integrated with Klaviyo’s technology, offering new insights and the ability to proactively communicate with customers.

Warehouse automation firm Hai Robotics has raised an additional $100 million to scale its R&D efforts.

After enduring years of setbacks, Amazon’s drone delivery program is finally ready for takeoff.

Two lawsuits filed by Amazon customers in late May and early June allege that Prime isn’t what was promised.

Supply chains can be a differentiator, and even a moneymaker, for retailers willing to embrace change and encourage risk.

As consumer demand rises, so do the challenges and costs of final mile delivery of oversized items.

StoreBound saw demand for its kitchen and furniture products explode during the pandemic, but its outdated technology was holding it back.

The new Nationwide shipping service launched Tuesday in three cities, with more to come.

With many of America’s top brands embracing a marketplace model, what’s stopping other brands from doing the same?

The e-commerce parcel shipping solutions provider is Descartes’ sixth acquisition since the beginning of 2021.

Walmart will build four new fulfillment centers utilizing a combination of robotics, humans and machine learning for faster order fulfillment times.

As worker shortages persist, industries across the board are turning to robots to fill gaps, with record orders in the first quarter.

UPS has acquired Delivery Solutions, an omnichannel delivery technology company, as it dives deeper into e-commerce last-mile delivery.

Quiet Platforms partners with Pitney Bowes to expand its unique “plug-and-play” logistics platform.Quiet Platforms partners with Pitney Bowes to expand its unique “plug-and-play” logistics platform.

The instant delivery platform is scaling back its facility footprint as 15-minute delivery reaches an inflection point.

Veho has opened three facilities in Florida as it expands its last-mile e-commerce delivery business.

U.K. retailer Asda is expanding its partnership with Blue Yonder and adding last-mile delivery capabilities from Bringg as it seeks to improve its omnichannel supply chain.

The e-commerce giant will deliver packages from local malls using its network of Amazon Flex gig drivers.

Partnering with AI-powered supply chain company Symbotic, Walmart is bringing robots to its 42 regional DCs.

Pitney Bowes found that U.S. parcel volumes grew 6% last year, and more growth is forecast for the next five years.

Executives from Cherre and Faropoint, two firms that analyze industrial real estate data, break down what to look for in a warehouse.

The robotic fulfillment and inventory optimization software provider looks to continue growth and expansion.

Ree Automotive will team with EAVX on an electric Class 5 walk-in van that will enter trials this summer.

Increasing use of automation is helping GXO Logistics reduce the carbon footprint of its facilities and customer supply chains.

The company has created a new “baseline” for package-delivery activity, S&P says in assigning its debt an “A” rating.

Loop Returns is now offering Shopify brands the ability to facilitate e-commerce returns through any Happy Returns location across the country.

Cloud supply chain company Stord has completed a series D funding round announced last year with an additional $120 million.

DoorDash continues to reign supreme over Grubhub and Uber Eats as it expands its business into new categories like convenience and grocery.

Rate hikes and a slowdown in online deliveries hit U.S. Postal Service demand in the second quarter.

Berkshire Grey, a provider of mobile robotic technology and software for warehouse automation, revealed its latest solution on Thursday.