E-Commerce
Target expands next-day delivery, names new supply chain head
The retail giant is expanding its delivery offerings and bringing in a new executive committing to accelerating its supply chain plan.
Alex is a senior reporter for Retail Brew covering big box stores and direct-to-consumer brands. He previously covered the Fed, inflation, and crypto for Cheddar News.
Stores
Drugstore closures are fueling discount chains’ expansion plans
Dollar Tree, Five Below, and Burlington are among the discounters buying up leases at auction to drive growth, according to A&G Real Estate Partners.
Stores
This Week in Retail: Q1 retail earnings and Amazon shareholders meeting
Plus, DTC conference comes to New York City.
E-Commerce
Amazon taps growing network of micro-fulfillment centers to expand 30-minute delivery
The e-commerce giant is offering faster and faster delivery, and it’s building a network of smaller facilities to meet the demand.
Stores
Michaels expands party assortment and adds more in-store experiences
The arts and crafts store is further building on its party business with more items and in-store experiences.
E-Commerce
Amazon expands 30-minute delivery to dozens of cities
The e-commerce giant is extending the benefits of Amazon Now to millions of customers.
Stores
Why America’s oldest book shop decided to go independent
Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania ended its relationship with Barnes & Noble Education because it needed more flexibility.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
This Week in Retail: tariff refunds and April retail sales
Plus, Mother’s Day debrief.
E-Commerce
Why big and bulky delivery is the final frontier for retail supply chains
Complexity has made offering speedier delivery a challenge. But Home Depot continues to invest in the offering.
E-Commerce
Amazon is launching a supply chain service, and major retailers are signing up
The e-commerce giant is launching a new business it says will do for supply chains what AWS did for cloud infrastructure.