retail logistics
39 posts tagged with “retail logistics”
NRF’s 2026 Retail Sales Forecast Is a Logistics Story First, Not Just a Consumer Story
NRF’s 2026 retail outlook points to stronger consumer demand, but the real story is what that growth means for inventory placement, replenishment speed, parcel costs, and returns pressure across logistics networks.
CXTMS InsightsApril 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Ulta Scaled Ship-From-Store to 1,000 Locations. Beauty Logistics Just Got a Lot Faster.
Ulta’s jump from about 500 to more than 1,000 ship-from-store locations shows how AI-powered order management can unlock faster fulfillment without a major DC expansion.
CXTMS InsightsApril 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Walmart’s Illinois Fulfillment Center Closure Signals the Real NextGen Network Strategy
Walmart’s Matteson closure is not a retreat. It is a sharper bet on automated network concentration, lower cost-to-serve, and fewer redundant fulfillment nodes.
CXTMS InsightsApril 11, 2026 · 6 min read
Free Shipping Threshold Wars: How Rising Delivery Costs Are Forcing Retailers to Rethink Fulfillment Economics in 2026
Rising last-mile costs now consume 53% of total shipping spend. Learn how retailers are recalibrating free shipping thresholds, redesigning fulfillment networks, and using data-driven strategies to protect margins without losing customers.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 20, 2026 · 7 min read
SKU Rationalization Is Reshaping Warehouse Operations: How Retailers Cutting Products Are Simplifying Supply Chains and Saving Millions
Major retailers are slashing 15-30% of product lines to streamline warehouse operations, cut carrying costs, and simplify freight. Here's why SKU rationalization is the logistics lever most shippers are overlooking.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 11, 2026 · 7 min read
AI-Generated Return Fraud Is Costing Retailers Billions: How Logistics Teams Are Fighting Back in 2026
AI-generated damage photos and deepfake product images are fueling a new wave of ecommerce return fraud. Learn how logistics teams are deploying computer vision, behavioral scoring, and automated inspection to fight back.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 10, 2026 · 7 min read
State of Commerce Operations 2026: Why 60% of Retailers Now Use AI Chatbots and What It Means for Fulfillment Logistics
Linnworks' 2026 State of Commerce Ops report reveals 60.8% of US retailers use AI chatbots, while inventory visibility gaps threaten fulfillment. Here's what it means for logistics.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Manifest 2026 Takeaways: How Major Retailers Are Using Layered AI to Transform Supply Chain Operations
Key takeaways from Manifest 2026: how American Eagle, Dollar General, and Nordstrom are deploying layered AI strategies across demand forecasting, inventory repositioning, and procurement.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 23, 2026 · 6 min read
Walmart's 2026 Automation Peak: What IoT Pallets and Supplier Mandates Mean for Your Supply Chain
Walmart is hitting peak automation spending in 2026 with IoT-tracked pallets across 4,600 stores, SQEP compliance mandates, and $330M+ facility upgrades. Here's what suppliers need to know.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 23, 2026 · 6 min read