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Grocery Retail
U.S. E-Grocery Sales to Grow 3 Times Faster Than In-store Sales Through 2028
Overall grocery sales in the United States are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% through 2028, considerably slower than the 5.6% posted over the five years ending in 2023.
Micro-Fulfillment
5 Best Practices to Start Successful Micro-Fulfillment Centers
Grocery Retail
E-Grocery Sales Fall Flat vs. Year Ago
Cold Storage
How to Choose the Right Cold Storage Warehouse
Micro-Fulfillment
Why the Ideal Fulfillment Center is in the Back of Your Store
Micro-Fulfillment
Micro-Fulfillment – From Warehouse to Grocery Store
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Warehousing
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?
In a well-designed warehouse floor markings divide spaces, highlight hazards, direct traffic, and guide workers to safety equipment.
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Software Solutions
Which Software is Best for Food Delivery Businesses in 2024?
By addressing operational efficiency, enhancing customer happiness and providing scalability, businesses can overcome obstacles and carve their niche in the flourishing food delivery industry of 2024.
Last-Mile
The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery
Today, optimization technology, delivery options and software are growing and holding firm as pivotal pieces in the last-mile of grocery. Find out what types of technology are on the rise for last-mile delivery in grocery.
Material Handling Equipment
MODEX 2024: Extending the Spectrum of Supply Chain
From warehouse racking and electric material handling vehicles to robot dogs and software solutions, the name of this year's theme seemed truly fitting— MODEX 2024 was full spectrum.
Grocery Retail
February E-Grocery Sales Down 10% Vs. Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery market finished February with total monthly sales of $7.9 billion, down 10.5% compared to 2023, according to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey.
Trucking
Navigating the Food Distribution Landscape
Here are the challenges and opportunities that characterize food distribution and practical strategies to help businesses effectively address evolving consumer demands.
Last-Mile
The Roadmap to Adopting Gig Work Begins with Technology
Rather than depend solely on a gig workforce to improve numbers during busy times, existing technologies can accommodate shortages by enhancing planning and forecasting staffing needs.
Sponsored
Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?
In a well-designed warehouse floor markings divide spaces, highlight hazards, direct traffic, and guide workers to safety equipment.
Grocery Retail
How to Make Shipping to Grocery Warehouses and Distribution Centers a Success
By focusing on swift handling, temperature preservation, and efficient inventory turnover, businesses can enhance the overall effectiveness of their supply chain operations in the grocery industry.
Grocery Retail
U.S. E-Grocery Sales Up 2% Vs. Year Ago
Ship-to-home was the only segment to grow year-over-year as sales climbed to $1.5 billion in January, up 7.8% compared to a year ago.
Grocery Retail
3 Tips for Food Manufacturers to Better Serve Retailers
Here are three actionable tips food logistics and supply chain professionals can implement to enhance and streamline their supply chain processes.
Grocery Retail
Labor Market, Interest Rates to Play Major Roles in 2024: NRF Economist
After a better-than-expected performance in 2023, what happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates.
Material Handling Equipment
Ryder Acquires Cardinal Logistics
Ryder System, Inc. acquired Cardinal Logistics, enabling growth and further strengthening Ryder’s position as a customized dedicated contract carrier in North America.
Supply Chain Visibility
Why Grocers Need End-to-End Visibility During High-Volume Periods
To maintain effective food safety practices during surge periods, grocers must implement processes supported by solution-based technologies that optimize food safety operations and equipment performance.
Grocery Retail
Phononic, ShopRite Launch Freezer and Refrigerator Totes for Curbside Grocery Pickup and Delivery
The tote size and portability allowed a 70% reduction in staging room requirements with no impact on order volume.
Cold Storage
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Lineage’s Greg Lehmkuhl Named Overall Top Warehousing Star
Greg Lehmkuhl, president and CEO of Lineage, was named an overall winner of the Top Warehousing category for this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
Air Cargo
Wing Expands Fleet of Drones
Wing announced plans to introduce an additional aircraft into its fleet of drones that will simplify and streamline larger orders.
Grocery Retail
How Grocers Can Keep Winning the Food Fight in 2024
Here are 4 factors grocers should focus on in 2024 to maintain a successful digital transformation amid shifting consumer preferences and an evolving industry landscape.
Robotics
Store Intelligence Solution to Support Large Grocery Retailers
Simbe released a Store Intelligence solution for large format retail environments, focusing on packaged goods, meat, dairy, frozen and more.
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Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?
In a well-designed warehouse floor markings divide spaces, highlight hazards, direct traffic, and guide workers to safety equipment.
Grocery Retail
Relationshop Merger to Create Connected Commerce Ecosystem for Grocery Retailers
Relationshop finalized a merger between Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai. The newly merged company will be called Mercatus, and will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Relationshop Inc.
Cold Storage
Kenco Acquires Shippers Group, Expands Warehousing Footprint
Kenco acquired The Shippers Group, a third-party warehousing company, providing increased capacity, broader geographic reach, and an expanded suite of services.
Supply Chain Visibility
Food and Beverage Outlook 2024: Shifting from Growth to Profitability
Here’s what F&B companies should watch out for in 2024, as well as what they should focus on to succeed for years to come.
Grocery Retail
In-Transit Visibility, SKU Proliferation Drive Demand in F&B Supply Chain
In an exclusive interview with Food Logistics, Chris Pickett, COO, Flock Freight, talks about how in-transit visibility, faster product lifecycles and SKU proliferation will continue to drive growth in the cold food chain come the New Year.
Grocery Retail
Phantom Inventory is Plaguing the Grocery Landscape. Here’s How to Fix it.
To fix phantom inventory, food retailers need a better understanding of the accuracy of their inventory levels, complete with insights into how and why their stated inventory is failing to keep up with consumer demand.
Grocery Retail
Consumers Expected to Spend Less on Groceries, CPG Goods in 2024: Study
Financial difficulties will lead EMEA consumers to shop less frequently and spend more cautiously across various non-essential retail and leisure categories in 2024.
Cold Chain
Are Logistics Solutions for Perishable Products Time Bound?
With careful groundwork and effective management, food brands can improve transportation of perishable items and guarantee high-quality products to satisfy their customers’ demands.
Grocery Retail
Food and Grocery Supply Chain Top of Mind at Manifest 2024
This session, which will take place Feb. 7 at 2 p.m., will cover the rise in conscious consumer choices, new regulations and what companies should be doing to future proof their cold food chains.
Last-Mile
Last-Mile Delivery Platform Acquired by Private Equity Firm
SRT Group, parent company of Stuart, was acquired by Mutares from Geopost.
Software Solutions
Transparent Platform Helps Grocery Retailers Buy, Sell Manufacturing Capacity
Keychain released Crossroad, a transparent platform designed to empower brands and retailers to view both the availability and pricing of manufacturing line time in the CPG industry.
Grocery Retail
Online Sales at Regional Grocers Down 13.5% vs. Year Ago
Composite-level sales across 25 U.S. grocery banners dropped 13.5% during a 12-week period ending Sept. 20 vs. the same period last year, according to a report from Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus.