Uber Reportedly Working with Retailers on Same-Day Delivery
Uber plans to provide dozens of retail and apparel brands in New York and San Francisco with same-day delivery, and is in talks with ecommerce platforms.
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Achieving Omnichannel Visibility in the Supply Chain
Bala Ganesh, Director of Retail Marketing at UPS, talks candidly about how collaborative synchronization among all the players in the supply chain can be achieved. Watch this video and learn best practices for retailers, benefits for consumers, and more.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Aug. 17, 2015
A listing of recently announced B2B and B2C distribution center and fulfillment center expansions, additions and closures.
NASA Helps Google Skirt Drone Testing Rules
Google has been quietly conducting drone testing for the past year through a deal with NASA, effectively skirting FAA rules that Amazon has been abiding by.
USPS Sees Smaller Loss, Gains in Package Delivery for Q3
The U.S. Postal Service saw a smaller net loss in its third quarter, and continues to record gains in its shipping and package operations.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Aug. 5, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Macy’s To Expand Same-Day Delivery to 9 New Markets
After a successful fall pilot in 8 markets, Macy’s is expanding same-day delivery service to 9 additional metro areas, giving it greater reach than Amazon.
UPS to Acquire Coyote Logistics for $1.8 Billion
UPS will acquire Coyote Logistics, a technology-driven, non-asset based truckload freight brokerage company, for $1.8 billion from Warburg Pincus.
Hermes Strengthens Parcel Business in Russia in Concert with European Expansion
Hermes has announced new actions to strengthen its parcel business in Russia. As part of its overall European expansion strategy, the retail and logistics services provider has acquired the 49% share held by DPD in Hermes-DPD Russia. Under the terms of the agreement, DPD will continue to handle logistics transport services in Russia.
Week in Review: eBay Now Same-Day Service Grounded
eBay has pulled the plug on its eBay Now same-day delivery pilot programs, but is still exploring solutions that fit better with its 25 million sellers. Here’s a look at this weeks’ news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world… and more.