No one questions the fact that ecommerce packaging waste is a major problem, clogging the planet with yet more plastic and cardboard. The twofold question then becomes, what is being done about it, ...

Against a backdrop of supply chain disruption, the ecommerce boom and worldwide driver shortages over the last several years, many brands have faced hurdles concerning fulfillment while logging more ...

FedEx Express package and freight standard list rates for U.S., U.S. export and U.S. import services, and FedEx Ground standard list rates will increase an average of 5.9% as of Jan. 1, 2024. The Sept ...

It’s undeniable that GenAI is have a major impact across industries, especially since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT last November. But what does that mean in terms of dollars and cents? Research firm IHL ...

Supply chain and transportation challenges have continued to evolve as organizations look to improve and scale operations to keep up with growing demand. Forerunners provides a more focused and less ...

A U.S. Postal Service plan to insource all line hauling of mail and parcels between hubs and local delivery units, which had been handled by contractors, will be completely phased in by 2025, ...

One of the biggest retail trends influenced by the pandemic is the increasing popularity of the direct-to-consumer or DTC model. For many brands, a long-running DTC channel proved priceless over the ...

Versace and Rolex at the Simon Property Group Forum Shops in Las Vegas (company photo) Mall REIT Simon Property Group has expanded its partnership with retail technology provider Dropit to offer its ...

Generative AI, better known by OpenAI’s ChatGPT in Microsoft’s Bing search engine, is suddenly everywhere all at once, shaking up whole industries and offering to optimize pretty much every single ...

The dynamics of the manufacturer-retailer relationship are complex and subject to constant power shifts. Where retailers often excel at customer loyalty, recognition and retention, manufacturers often ...

When it comes to circular apparel, brands are not acting fast enough to make a difference in the race to a more sustainable approach for the fashion industry. Consulting firm Kearney released results ...

ESG and DEI+J are hot topics in retail, and supply chain is a particular area of focus. Their importance will continue to grow, and their relevance increase as younger generations enter the workforce.