Walmart Inc. has refurbished its Jet.com site to cater even more to the city dwellers who make up the bulk of its shoppers.
September 13, 2018Business, Logistics
Namaste Extends Stake in Cannabis Provider Pineapple Express
Cannabis e-commerce company Namaste Technologies has announced its entrance into a share purchase agreement of an additional 34% equity stake in Pineapple Express Delivery, a same-day cannabis delivery provider in Canada, according to a Dec. 17 press release. Namaste previously acquired shares from Pineapple Express in June 2018, and it now owns 49% of the latter company’s outstanding common shares.
January 7, 2019Business, Technology
Walmart Gives Jet.com Facelift With Eye on Urban Shoppers
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics
Faster Delivery of Nearly Everything Is the Next Big Thing
NEW YORK — Waiting is so yesterday. Shoppers increasingly want their orders to arrive at their doorsteps as soon as they click a button, whether it’s a hot meal, groceries or a sofa. In response, retailers are betting big on delivery services to drop off packages faster.
June 29, 2018Logistics
E-Commerce Growth Boosting Demand for Reverse Logistics
As e-commerce volumes continue to grow, customer returns of products ordered online also are rising at a rapid clip, a trend that is increasing the need for efficient reverse logistics processes to control costs.
March 29, 2018Business, Logistics
‘Rapid-Fire’ E-Commerce Demands Better Neighborhood Roads, C.H. Robinson Exec Says
The prevalence of e-commerce will intensify the need for good neighborhood roads in addition to well-fortified interstates, according to an executive with third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson.
March 15, 2018Business, Logistics
Fulfillment Centers Promise Special Delivery for E-Commerce Subscriptions
E-commerce keeps growing as consumers enjoy the convenience of shopping online and receiving packages at their door. One segment driving that growth is subscription-based online merchants marketing consumer goods ranging from household items to specialized products.
March 8, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
New Vehicles Tackle Challenges of Urban E-Commerce
Two entrepreneurs are introducing an autonomous vehicle and electric cargo bike designed to reduce the costs arising from the last-mile delivery and returns of e-commerce merchandise in urban areas.
January 23, 2018Business
New BeavEx CEO Targets E-Commerce for Growth
The new chief executive office at BeavEx Inc., Terry Carter, said he wants to grab a piece of the rapidly growing e-commerce delivery market in an effort to rekindle growth at the Atlanta-based courier where he once served as chief operating officer.
September 27, 2017Business, Logistics
XPO Redoubling E-Commerce Efforts, Will Expand U.S. Network Through 2018
XPO Logistics Inc. will double its last-mile warehouses to capitalize on the rapid growth of e-commerce in North America, the company announced Sept. 12.
September 12, 2017Business, Logistics, TCA
E-Commerce Drives Global Package Shipping Volume to Rise 48% in Two Years
Global package shipping volume increased by 48% during the past two years, powered by growth in e-commerce, according to a report released last week by technology company Pitney Bowes.
September 8, 2017