Amazon expands Whole Foods Market delivery in Florida, New York

July 31, 2018

Amazon Prime members now have access to Whole Food Market delivery service in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and parts of New York City and Long Island, according to a…

UPS mulling hefty package delivery service option

July 25, 2018

The United Parcel Service is reportedly in talks with a trucking outfit regarding an at-home delivery option for big, bulky products.

Making the move from retailer-first to consumer-first

Robert Hayes, CMO of eComchain, says brands first need to ask 'who is your customer' and then strive to ensure there is never a barrier between a brand and the…

Walmart's Jet.com debuts same-day New York delivery

July 19, 2018

Walmart is using internal resources, specifically its e-commerce Jet.com division, for same-day delivery in New York City.

Kroger to tap driverless cars for delivery needs

July 10, 2018

In the latest retail delivery news supermarket giant Kroger is reportedly mulling using driverless cars to its grocery delivery.

Target launches curbside pickup to 200 more stores in Midwest

July 9, 2018

Amazon isn't the only retailer boosting its delivery channels.

Once again Amazon expands delivering options

July 6, 2018

Amazon is now deploying its own delivery service, run by third-party leasee, featuring blue vans with the company logo, driver uniforms and business services…

CVS Health expanding delivery service

June 28, 2018

CVS Health will offer nationwide prescription delivery, as well as one and two-day home delivery for some specific items for a cost of $4.99.             

Amazon expanding in Michigan, deploying new robotics site

June 28, 2018

Amazon is planning to open its fourth Michigan fulfillment center in Gaines Township and the new location will also be using Amazon Robotics technology.

Alabama gets another Amazon center

June 25, 2018

The first Alabama-based Amazon fulfillment center will be in Bessemer. Amazon, according to a press release. It already operates a sortation center in Mobile.

Amazon opening fulfillment center in Tucson

June 4, 2018

Arizona is getting another Amazon fulfillment center, with the latest being located in Tucson. The facility will generate 1,500 associate jobs. The omnichannel…

Oklahoma gets its first Amazon fulfillment center

May 30, 2018

Amazon plans to open a 600,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Oklahoma City by the end of 2019.

Why delivery is playing a starring role in the retail customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Consumers are driving retailers to deliver an enhanced, multi-pronged and expansive delivery experience and those not hopping on the bandwagon will likely be…

Walmart, DoorDash team up on grocery delivery

May 8, 2018

Walmart and DoorDash are teaming up to expand Walmart's online grocery delivery service, beginning with the Atlanta metro market.

Should retailers try to out-Amazon Amazon?

Wanda Cadigan, vice president, commerce, at Sitecore, says the fate of Toys R Us is a prime example of the slippery slope in partnering with Amazon. Brands…

Pickup towers coming to Long Island Walmart stores

May 1, 2018

Two Long Island, New York-based Walmart stores are among the 500 nationwide getting the retailer’s newest delivery option — automated pickup towers.

How major mergers are changing your favorite private brands

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Bryan Pearson ponders what will happen to the Whole Foods brand now living under the ever expanding Amazon umbrella.

Another Amazon fulfillment center slated for Nevada

April 9, 2018

Amazon plans to open another fulfillment center in Nevada, adding another 1,000 full-time associates to the already 3,000 it employs in the state at three…

Walmart mulling PillPack delivery service acquisition, claim reports

April 9, 2018

In yet another move to expand way beyond typical retailing Walmart is reportedly mulling the acquisition of medication delivery player PillPack.

Amazon prepping Whole Foods pick-up service, claims report

April 2, 2018

Amazon is reportedly getting a product pick-up service strategy in place for its Whole Foods Market locations, according to a Motley Fool report.