Supply Chain
Germanyโs new supply chain law is likely to be a precursor to even stronger regulations to come. In January, the country implemented one of the worldโs most extensive supply chain laws, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which requires large companies to monitor their supply chain for both human rights and environmental abuses.โฆ
For online retailers, the last mile is a critical element to the customerโs overall brand experience, covering the entire spectrum from website browsing to purchasing a product and, finally, to receiving a delivery. While the last mile is critically important to the customerโs brand experience, it contributes an estimated 53 percent to the total shippingโฆ
Consumers are tightening budgets in preparation for a softer economy, shifting how often they shop and what they shop for in effort to maximize their spending power. Pair this shift with financial market instability, ongoing supply chain pressures, and the continued need for an elevated omnichannel shopping experience, and itโs no wonder retailers are lookingโฆ
Amazon.com is reportedly expanding ultrafast delivery options and devoting more resources to facilities and services structured to deliver packages to customers in less than a day, according to a Feb. 26 report in The Wall Street Journal. The expansions are happening at a crucial point for Amazon, which faces competition for fast delivery options while CEO Andyโฆ
Target announced this week that it will spend $100 million to build a larger network of supply chain hubs to speed up and lower the cost of delivering online orders. The retailer plans to have at least 15 of the facilities, dubbed sortation centers, by the end of January 2026. It already has opened nineโฆ
E-commerce is fast becoming the lifeblood of the retail economy. In 2021, the e-commerce industry generated $5.2 trillion worldwide, with a 56 percent increase expected by 2026. With statistics like these, it's no surprise that e-commerce has become a driving force for businesses of all sizes. However, serious blind spots threaten that profitability. Entering the nextโฆ
In 2022, 69 percent of Americans shopped online, and 25 percent of Americans shop online at least once per month. It's estimated that digital spending grew by about 6.1 percent in 2022 compared to the year prior. The most recent data shows consumer spending rising this past holiday season as well, a positive sign for theโฆ
Each year, NRF: Retail's Big Show acts as the curtain-raiser for some of the retail industryโs most advanced and innovative technology solutions. While 2022โs event saw NRFโs return to New Yorkโs Javits Center, attendee turnout remained unusually low due to the world being in the early stages of the post-pandemic recovery. However, 2023 saw attendeeโฆ
It seems like every week this winter there's an announcement about a closed freeway due to a blizzard and South Florida is still cleaning up the devastation caused by hurricane Ian, especially when it comes to the supply chain. With todayโs climate changes and challenges, itโs very likely that other weather emergencies like hurricanes, tornadoes,โฆ
For the 2021 holiday season, shoppers and retailers worried about inventory shortages and shipping delays, but for this most recent holiday season, many brands were dealing with an excess of product. At the same time, organized retail theft is on the rise, with 57 percent of retailers reporting an increase in 2022 year-over-year, according toโฆ