FreightWaves - Anyone who works in the parcel delivery business knows that life holds three certainties – death, taxes, and UPS Inc. (NYSE: UPS) and FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) moving in lockstep on almost everything. The first two are immutable. The third one, though, perhaps not so much.
Luxury Daily - Department store chain Nordstrom is bringing its brand to New Yorkers with the opening of its flagship store in the largest U.S. luxury market.
Logistics Viewpoints - One of the top executives at a US retailer with over 100 stores recently said “We were so far behind (in omnichannel), we were actually ahead.” The executive spoke at enVista’s user conference -FUEL – in Scottsdale Arizona the last week in September. Omni-channel is an initiative by brick and mortar retailers to better integrate their stores...
Forbes - One of the top executives at a US retailer with over 100 stores recently said “We were so far behind (in omnichannel), we were actually ahead.” The executive spoke at enVista’s user conference -FUEL - in Scottsdale Arizona the last week in September. Omni-channel is an initiative by brick and mortar retailers to better integrate their stores...
Cision - U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc., one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, today announced the appointment of Jim Barnes to its Board of Directors.
Forbes - Consumers have long detested spending precious time in the grocery store on a weekly, or even daily, basis. The desire for greater convenience is driving significant growth in online grocery demand. With increased online grocery options from many national and regional chains, and in response to mounting consumer expectations, traditional grocery retailers are expanding their omnichannel capabilities...
The Packer - There is no disputing that e-commerce sales of groceries are expanding, but one supply chain consultant says retailers face several challenges as click-and-collect and home delivery sales expand.
Glossy - A major theme of the Trump presidency so far has been the ongoing turmoil with China over trade. The recent tariff raises from the Trump administration, which saw a 10% increase in tax on certain imports from China including apparel and footwear, are one such result of this conflict. Those tariffs have fashion brands, particularly smaller ones like...