E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

When the Mailman Unwittingly Becomes a Drug Dealer

June 30, 2017

Not long before Don Holman's son Garrett died from an overdose in February, he learned his 20-year-old had his drugs delivered directly to their Virginia home in the mail, in packages from foreign countries.

EU Wants to Ease Commercial Drone Use With Future Flight Rules

June 28, 2017

CIO

The European Commission wants to make it easier for lightweight drones to fly autonomously in European airspace - with logistics, inspection services and agricultural businesses set to benefit.

Remember When Amazon Only Sold Books?

June 28, 2017

Los Angeles Times

When Jeff Bezos launched Amazon.com in 1994, he gave himself a 30-percent chance of success - slightly better than the 1 in 10 odds for Internet start-ups.

Amazon's New Wardrobe Service Is Latest Threat for Apparel Stores

June 27, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Amazon.com Inc. is giving shoppers another reason not to visit stores. The online giant is rolling out a free service to let its Prime members try on clothes at home, its latest attempt to crack into the fashion world.

Wal-Mart CFO Discusses Tech That's Changing How the Retailer Operates

June 26, 2017

RIS News

Wal-Mart EVP and CFO Brett Biggs says the company has been investing in both front-facing and back-end technology to help Wal-Mart work differently.

How Millennials Will Reshape the Luxury Market

June 26, 2017

Forbes

The luxury market is expected to grow again in 2017, according to a recent study by Bain & Co.

Amazon and Whole Foods Could Revolutionize Grocery Delivery - But Do Shoppers Want It?

June 26, 2017

Los Angeles Times

A giant in the technology industry had a bold idea: reinvent the way people shop, rendering grocery stores a quaint reminder of the past.

UPS to Add Delivery Surcharges for Black Friday, Christmas Orders

June 26, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

United Parcel Service Inc. plans to charge retailers extra fees to deliver packages during the busiest weeks before Christmas, creating a new challenge for an industry already coping with a shift away from traditional stores.

Buying Slack Could Give Amazon Another Enterprise Toehold

June 23, 2017

Computerworld

Online retail giant Amazon is apparently interested in scooping up collaboration firm Slack Technologies - a possibility that could give Amazon a more direct entry into the enterprise.

U.S. Retail Sales Make Biggest Drop in 16 Months

June 22, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Americans cut spending at gas stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy.

E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the e-commerce/omnichannel industry — which consists of companies engaged in internet retailing, including those with auxiliary brick-and-mortar stores. Learn how e-commerce/omnichannel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.