Amazon Opens Prime to More Sellers Amid Warehouse Limits

Amazon Opens Prime to More Sellers Amid Warehouse Limits

Facing warehousing pressure, Amazon expanded Prime eligibility, allowing third-party sellers to handle their own fulfillment, sparking industry interest in warehouse model transformation. Companies like GameStop, AutoZone, FedEx, and Flexe are also exploring innovative warehousing solutions. Data analytics are increasingly crucial in optimizing warehousing and logistics. Data-driven and green warehousing are expected to be future trends. This shift highlights the growing need for flexible and efficient warehousing strategies to meet the demands of e-commerce growth and evolving customer expectations.

01/27/2026 Warehousing
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US Services Sector Hits Nearrecord High in November

US Services Sector Hits Nearrecord High in November

U.S. non-manufacturing activity continued to expand in November, with the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) reaching 59.3, a recent high. Business Activity, New Orders, and Employment indexes all showed strong performance, providing significant support for U.S. economic growth. The report also analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing non-manufacturing businesses, offering insights for investors and policymakers. This positive data suggests continued economic momentum and resilience in the services sector, a key driver of the overall U.S. economy.

Saddle Creek Expands Ecommerce Fulfillment in Kentucky

Saddle Creek Expands Ecommerce Fulfillment in Kentucky

Saddle Creek Logistics Services has opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center in Kentucky to meet increasing e-commerce fulfillment demands. The center's strategic location and advanced facilities offer comprehensive services, aiming to help businesses optimize their supply chains, improve customer satisfaction, and drive business growth. This move reflects the e-commerce industry's need for fast and reliable fulfillment solutions and may prompt other logistics providers to expand their e-commerce operations. The new facility signifies Saddle Creek's commitment to providing scalable and efficient solutions for online retailers.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Kenco Acquires Drexel Industries to Expand North American Presence

Kenco Acquires Drexel Industries to Expand North American Presence

US 3PL giant Kenco strategically acquired Canada's Drexel I, aiming to expand its North American logistics footprint and penetrate the Canadian market. By integrating Drexel's local advantages with Kenco's automation technology, the acquisition enhances service capabilities to address intensifying market competition and provide customers with more efficient logistics solutions. This acquisition signals a new shift in the North American logistics market and warrants attention.

01/30/2026 Logistics
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Kenco Expands North American Logistics with Drexel Acquisition

Kenco Expands North American Logistics with Drexel Acquisition

Kenco strategically acquired the 3PL business of Drexel Industries in Canada to strengthen its position in the North American logistics market and provide more comprehensive and efficient services. This acquisition expands Kenco's presence in Canada, enhances its service capabilities and scope, optimizes its logistics network and efficiency, and strengthens its technology and innovation capabilities. Ultimately, this will bring both parties' customers a broader network, more comprehensive services, and more advanced technologies.

01/30/2026 Logistics
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Wesco Implements RELEX to Modernize Supply Chain

Wesco Implements RELEX to Modernize Supply Chain

Wesco convenience stores partnered with RELEX Solutions to upgrade their supply chain, aiming to integrate supply chain and space planning through intelligent means. This initiative optimizes inventory management, improves space planning efficiency, and simplifies operational processes. This reflects the trend of convenience stores embracing intelligence and enhancing competitiveness, providing a valuable example for other convenience stores. The upgrade focuses on leveraging data-driven insights to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, ultimately streamlining operations and boosting profitability.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Ecommerce Returns Spike As Supply Chain Strains Hit Retailers

Ecommerce Returns Spike As Supply Chain Strains Hit Retailers

The Reverse Logistics Association survey indicates a surge in e-commerce returns during peak season. Coupled with the ongoing supply chain crisis, retailers face increasing cost pressures. Strategies to mitigate these challenges include optimizing product information, simplifying return processes, strengthening return management, and leveraging data analytics. Fine-grained operation is crucial for retailers to break through the current situation and improve profitability. Effective reverse logistics management is becoming increasingly important for maintaining customer satisfaction and minimizing financial losses.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Retailers Struggle to Balance Ecommerce Speed and Costs

Retailers Struggle to Balance Ecommerce Speed and Costs

E-commerce fulfillment presents a critical challenge for retailers, demanding a balance between cost and speed. This paper delves into various fulfillment models, including in-house, outsourced, hybrid, and store fulfillment, analyzing their respective strengths and weaknesses. It provides a decision-making framework to assist retailers in optimizing their supply chain strategies and enhancing competitiveness. The analysis considers factors such as scalability, control, and customer experience to guide retailers in selecting the most appropriate fulfillment approach for their specific needs and market conditions.

Walmart Closes California Warehouse As Ecommerce Shifts Logistics

Walmart Closes California Warehouse As Ecommerce Shifts Logistics

Walmart's abandonment of its Merced distribution center plan in California underscores the challenges traditional logistics models face under the impact of e-commerce. Facing rapid e-commerce growth, Walmart is actively transforming by building e-commerce fulfillment centers and implementing strategies like 'store fulfillment' to create a more flexible and efficient omnichannel logistics system. In the future, intelligence and automation will become key trends in the logistics industry.

Fedex Expands Ecommerce Support for Small Retailers

Fedex Expands Ecommerce Support for Small Retailers

FedEx E-commerce Fulfillment service addresses the challenges faced by small and medium-sized retailers in managing multi-channel orders and optimizing inventory. By integrating orders, optimizing inventory, and providing efficient delivery, the service helps retailers improve operational efficiency, focus on core business activities, and enhance market competitiveness. The service offers flexible and customized solutions to meet the diverse needs of different retailers.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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