Aging facilities, labor challenges and a new generation of massive automated warehouses are forcing retailers to reassess their storage strategies. Pick a study, any study,
The industry, which has struggled with seasonal jumps in fuel costs in recent years, is back at it as diesel fuel prices have steadily increased
On the heels of an expansion that added 5,500 pallet positions to its Caledonia facility, Madison-based Central Storage & Warehouse is at it again. Citing
Two weeks after the July introduction of the FRIDGE Act — Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports — in the House of Representatives, companion
As Carlisle, Pa.-based Giant shifts to a more localized fulfillment model, it will shutter three large online grocery distribution centers, including an 80,000-square-foot facility in
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General plans to open a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in North Little Rock, Ark., in April, according to a local news outlet.
Thanks to a $500 million investment from an undisclosed capital partner, Envision Cold launched its new cold chain platform last month. Founded in Atlanta last
National Convenience Distributors, Farmingdale, N.Y., the fourth largest wholesale distributor to the convenience industry, announced its acquisition of Colonial Wholesale Distributors last month. Founded in
A survey of more than 500 transportation leaders reveals that nearly 94% of industry professionals say consumer demand for more sustainable products makes reducing emissions
Tippmann Group and Cold-Link Logistics broke ground last month on a state-of-the-art warehouse in Ellisville, Miss. The 198,000-square-foot facility will offer nearly 27,000 pallet positions
Mt. Laurel, N.J.-based RLS Partners announced last month that it is rebranding as CORE X Partners. Led by president Ken Johnson, the cold chain storage
A new study of consumer attitudes around the sustainability of retailer delivery operations finds that only 43% feel retailers are doing a good job using
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