October 1, 2021
Via: The Wall Street JournalDHL Express plans to raise rates for shipments for U.S. customers by an average of 5.9% starting Jan. 1, effectively matching a FedEx Corp. price increase for next year in an action that will raise costs for parcel shippers. “You […]
Industries, Others, Retail & Wholesale
February 2, 2021
Via: CNBCShares of UPS jumped more than 4% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected revenue and profits over the busy holiday shopping season, reflecting a boom in online shopping due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Revenue for the Atlanta-based […]
Industries, Retail & Wholesale
March 17, 2020
Via: Market WatchAmazon.com Inc. says shoppers should expect more “out-of-stocks” on household staples and longer delivery times due to heightened demand during the coronavirus outbreak. The company warns that some deliveries will exceed the usual Prime member promise of one-day delivery. For […]
Industries, Retail & Wholesale
June 28, 2018
Via: FortuneAmazon’s plans for its own-branded delivery service are moving ahead, as the company seeks to reduce its reliance on established delivery services like FedEx (FDX, -3.01%) and UPS (UPS, -1.08%). But Amazon wants others to take much of the risk. […]
Industries, Retail & Wholesale
October 6, 2017
Via: Business InsiderCostco is rolling out new delivery options in an effort to take on Amazon. On Thursday, the retailer announced that Costco Grocery will offer two-day delivery on nonperishable items, like cookies, cereal, and canned foods, starting this week. Delivery will […]
October 27, 2015
Via: itCuratedSource photo Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT, -0.48% intends to test drones for package delivery and pickup and for checking warehouse inventories. The retailer submitted an application Monday to U.S. regulators for permission to test drones outdoors, following in Amazon’s footsteps. […]