Infrastructure

Retailers Snapped Up More Warehouse Space Last Year Than Ever

Warehouse space sold like hotcakes last year as retailers scrambled to find ways to boost their e-commerce operations and save money.
Amazon Adds In-Store Pickups for Third-Party Sellers

E-commerce giant Amazon has added a new set of services for third-party sellers to expand their Amazon business by offering both in-store pickup and fast delivery to local customers.

Royal Farms Rolls Out Self-Checkout Tech to All Stores

Royal Farms, a privately-owned convenience store chain, is rolling out self-checkout technology to all its stores.
Dollar Tree Takes on a Supply Chain Management Partner

Discount retailer Dollar Tree has teamed with Relex Solutions to optimize demand forecasting and replenishment operations across Dollar Tree and Family Dollar brands.
Instacart Expansion Reaches 90% of Canadian Households

Instacart is expanding across Quebec and adding several major retailers to its platform, increasing its reach to 90% of households in Canada.
Kroger Opens New Fulfillment Centers to Keep Up with Delivery

Supermarket giant Kroger is expanding delivery in existing markets and entering new delivery markets thanks to investments in its fulfillment centers.
IKEA Adds Three Design Studios in Canada

IKEA Canada has added three new locations to its design studio offering.
Walmart to Deliver for Home Depot Customers

Walmart has teamed up with Home Depot to execute same-day delivery for the home improvement retailer’s customers.
Retail Imports Stifled by Port Congestion

Retail imports have continued to remain near all-time highs, but port congestion in the U.S.’s busiest ports are stifling higher increases.
Macy’s Sues to Prevent Amazon Ad Over Flagship Store

Macy’s has filed a lawsuit to prevent Amazon from advertising in a billboard above its flagship store.
Consumer Spending Growth Fueling Retail Space Demand

Retail space is in huge demand, driven by a surge in sales and e-commerce.
HomeGoods Goes Online for the First Time

HomeGoods, an off-price home decor retailer, has debuted its online shop.
Vietnam Factory Closures Create Supply Chain Headaches for Retailers

The retail industry is facing a supply chain crunch being worsened by factory closures in Vietnam, where many suppliers operate.
Retailers Await Inventory as Ports Consider Operating Around-the-Clock

Supply chain challenges are adding up at America’s busiest ports, leaving retailers struggling to secure inventory.

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