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Global Small-Parcel Market Growth Will Remain Strong in 2019

February 6, 2019

Led by the growth in e-commerce — and despite some political risks — the market will benefit from both consumer and business demands.

Amazon Delivery: Should Shipping and Fulfillment Businesses Be Worried?

January 10, 2019

Jake Rheude, SCB Contributor

It seems that every year we can expect Amazon to test a new delivery service.

American Chain Restaurants Had a Tough Year and 2019 Looks Worse

It’s not going to get much easier for the restaurant industry.

December 28, 2018

Bloomberg

After facing stagnant sales and weak customer traffic in 2018, U.S. restaurants will encounter more headwinds next year, including rising food and wage costs.

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The Importance of Last-Mile Facilities in the Supply Chain

December 19, 2018

Andrew Chung, SCB Contributor

Whether it’s one-day, same-day or one-hour shipping, how can retailers fulfill delivery promises?

Instacart Is Breaking Up With Whole Foods, Thanks to Amazon

December 17, 2018

Bloomberg

In 2014, when Instacart was a younger grocery-delivery startup, Whole Foods was its first major relationship. A lot has changed since then.

Amazon, Walmart Are Challenging FreshDirect's NYC Grocery Supremacy

December 14, 2018

Bloomberg

For many years, FreshDirect has ruled the online grocery business in a city where most people don’t own cars.

U.K. Is Paving the Way for Electric Planes, Urban Drones

December 7, 2018

Bloomberg

The U.K. will plow $160m into electric planes and drones to ease congestion in urban areas, Business Secretary Greg Clark announced this week.

Walgreens Starts Next-Day Drug Delivery

December 6, 2018

Bloomberg

Walgreens is rolling out a nationwide next-day prescription-delivery service to fend off competition from Amazon and numerous venture capital-backed startups.

Q&A | They Want It Now: The Age of Same-Day Delivery

December 3, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Once considered a premium option — assuming it was available at all — same-day service is now the standard for many e-commerce shoppers.

Unprecedented Online Holiday Sales Could Have Costly Aftermath for Retailers

November 29, 2018

Bloomberg

Black Friday results have reinforced that this U.S. holiday shopping season will be one of the best in recent memory. But even in good times, there are concerns for retailers.