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.

Zerobroker, a logistics technology firm that lets shippers eliminate fees by connecting directly with carriers without using a freight broker, has raised $6.5 million in a seed round that includes ...

GXO Logistics, which calls itself the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, is acquiring third-party logistics firm PFSweb for $181 million in an all-stock deal, the companies ...

Tailored Brands is leveraging AI technology to optimize inventory management for its events business (company photo) Inventory management is a perennially difficult function to get right. Retailers ...

Are you still uncertain about GenAI ’s ability to enhance visual ecommerce experiences? Can it effectively meet rising customer expectations and drive tangible business results? Join our webinar on ...

Shein and Forever 21 will get a piece of each other, but not equal ones (credit: Marcus Urbenz on Unsplash) Fast fashion retailers Shein and Forever 21 are linking up in a major partnership aimed at ...

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, ...

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 ...

A new app-based returns solution called ReturnQueen, which provides a concierge-like service where consumers can pay a one-time, monthly or annual fee and leave multiple returned items from different ...

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy detailed how his team is working to implement an extreme makeover of the U.S. Post Service’s distribution and delivery network, in an effort to “unwind” past mistakes ...

Standards body GS1 US is looking for major retailers and brands to step up and implement its QR-like Digital Link 2D barcode on packages, in order to drive broader market adoption and enable the ...

Secondhand clothing has come a long way since the days of the community thrift store as quick-acting brands have positioned themselves to capture some of the $100B global recommerce market.