Ten public-private drone test projects have been approved by the Department of Transportation for various applications, including home deliveries, but Amazon was conspicuous by its absence from the group despite its high-profile Prime Air program.
Spending on ecommerce logistics in the U.S. reached $117.2 billion in 2017, representing 6.9% of all domestic logistics costs, up from 5.2% in 2016, according to a new report from Armstrong & Associates, as online buying continues to experience 14% annual growth.
UPS is considering the possibility of a two-tier wage structure that would allow lower-paid drivers to make Sunday deliveries, which the U.S. Post Office has been doing primarily for Amazon since November 2013.
Putting the customer at the center of everything a brand does is vital to success in retail and ecommerce. In the latest MCMCommerceChat podcast, Bruce Pullens, Director of Customer Strategy and Insights for Lane Bryant, discusses why a customer-centric approach is critical and what it looks like within his company. Listen to what Pullens has to say about how retailers can achieve this.
If you’re expecting to move your ecommerce warehouse within two years, you need to accelerate your requirement planning. But should you find an existing facility or build to suit? Here are are some factors to consider as part of your decision process.
Giant industrial real estate investment trust Prologis will acquire competitor DCT Industrial Trust for $8.4 billion in stock and assumed debt, giving it significantly increased scale in key U.S. markets and the ability to better service the growing needs of its ecommerce clients.
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon and Macy’s are all planning new facilities and there is spec building activity afoot in Jacksonville, FL and Winnebago County, IL, in our latest MCM fulfillment and distribution center roundup.
UPS is considering a move into the fast-growth white glove delivery market through a trucking partnership, which would enable it to handle larger, bulky items like furniture, appliances and home entertainment that often require special handling and some in-home installation.
The cost of shipping is by far the number one fulfillment expense. For that reason, many companies can achieve an attractive return on investment (ROI) with an enterprise shipping system. Here are 11 reasons why.
After a brief period of parity for industrial space in the U.S., demand once again outpaced new supply in the first quarter according to a report from commercial real estate firm CBRE, with consumer behavior leading to a tight ecommerce warehouse market.