Pandemic or no pandemic, e-commerce shoppers have upped their expectations of retailers and their logistics partners, with an emphasis on transparency, says Brian Bourke, chief growth officer with Seko Logistics.

The sportswear giant, which makes over half of its revenue outside North America, doubled how much it thinks the soaring dollar will hit its annual revenue.

If only the fashion industry were as up-to-date with its supply chain as it is with consumer trends in apparel.

Inditex SA is increasing prices by more than surging inflation rates, making the owner of the Zara fashion chain a standout among retailers getting hit by higher costs and shaky consumer demand.

Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of the Zara apparel chain, acquired a one million square feet logistics center in Philadelphia, as he continues to expand into new types of investments.

Virtual reality, and its supersized version, the metaverse, are beginning to play a vital role in retailing. Rian Beckham, director of communications with Kingsgate Logistics, explains how.

A survey conducted by HICX, a supplier experience platform provider, revealed that most suppliers are struggling to put their best foot forward for major manufacturers.

India, believed by many to have the potential to become the next China, is finally making headway in the exports market as it broke into the top five suppliers of Christmas decorative items and t-shirts to the U.S.

Ideas about how to more efficiently “re-commerce” returned goods into the supply chain seemed the most fresh and fruitful up for discussion on the first day of Home Delivery World in Philadelphia, Aug. 31.

Message to online shoppers who have enjoyed the perk of “100% satisfaction-guaranteed” returns: Your free ride is coming to an end.