Tech & Logistics

The grocery added a 57,000-square-foot delivery center in Johnstown, Colorado, to work in conjunction with Kroger’s Aurora, Colorado-fulfillment center.

The new distribution center is Dollar General’s first dual facility combining the efficiencies of traditional and DG Fresh supply chain functionalities and represents an approximate $140 million investment.

The discount retailer plans to open a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in North Little Rock, Arkansas, in April to help deliver produce to Arkansas stores.

Supply chain maps illustrate the visibility that’s increasingly necessary for conducting responsible sourcing — and for meeting consumers’ expectations of sustainability.

Kroger's second facility in the state will work in conjunction with the grocer’s Monroe, Ohio-fulfillment center to expand delivery to Northern Kentucky.

Proactive retailers know they need to act early to iron out wrinkles in their operations ahead of this peak, especially when it comes to shipping, returns, customer support and data transparency from their third-party logistics provider.

The trucks will be used within Kroger’s distribution network in Dallas, delivering products from a fulfillment center to stores.

Instacart Business enables businesses to order items, from food to other supplies, from other retailers.

Tools available to third-party retailers through the Walmart and Salesforce partnership include Walmart’s Store Assist app and its GoLocal delivery platform.

The shipping giant says it’ll be cheaper for merchants, easier for the consumer and potentially better for the environment.

Ikea and Kodiak Robotics agreed to a three-month pilot program, with the potential for the companies to extend the program.

FT report says delivery service is considering the move