Amazon Sued by Contractors Claiming They’re Employees
Joining the likes of Uber, Postmates and FedEx, Amazon is facing a lawsuit from contract delivery drivers who claim they should be classified as employees
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Amazon Flex Pushes Into Uber, Postmates Territory
Amazon Flex pushes into Uber territory by tapping independent contractors to fulfill one- and two-hour orders for Prime members in 11 metro areas.
Why Uniforms Matter for Parcel Delivery Drivers
With so many new last-mile delivery startups, from Uber to Postmates to Deliv and Shyp, do parcel delivery driver uniforms still matter? The answer is yes!
Want to Offer Same-Day Delivery? Here’s What You Need to Think About
Players from Amazon to Postmates, Instacart and Uber, even the USPS are chasing a piece of the same-day delivery action. For retailers thinking about it, here are a few questions to consider.
Same-Day Delivery Activity Ratchets Up on Several Fronts
While the extent of consumer demand for same-day delivery remains an open question, activity and investment around it remains red hot.
How Any Business Can Compete with Amazon’s Same-Day Delivery
There are resources and technology that let any business compete with Amazon’s same-day delivery program. The first step, though, is a change in thinking.
How Same-day Fulfillment Works
Same-day fulfillment continues to capture the attention of retailers, whether direct delivery to the customer or in-store pickup. Unlike a few months ago, retailers now have more same-day options to evaluate and test, including both in-house and outsourced approaches.