
Warehouses have been sucking up workers like an industrial-size vacuum
Thanks to the pandemic-driven boom in online shopping, the country's fulfillment and distribution centers continued to staff up at a furious pace. Today they employ 1.8 million Americans — up 37% since January 2020 and up 183% from January 2010.

Goodfood shutting down on-demand delivery service and micro-fulfillment centers
Canada’s leading online meal brand Goodfood is planning to close all MFCs and have announced the closure of on-demand services for 30 minutes.

Teens rank Lululemon as second favourite clothing brand
Appealing to teenagers is important for brands because it bodes well for potential future sales. As teenagers age, and become more affluent, they are better able to spend more at businesses that they have an affinity for.

DHL collaborative robots have cut down operator movement by 60%
The logistics company is planning to increase its use of robotics to enhance efficiency and offset labor constraints. DHL plans to deploy 2,000 collaborative robots across its network, up from 1,500 last peak season.

Amazon Closing Down Home Delivery Robot Program
Amazon.com Inc. is shutting down tests of its home delivery robot, the latest sign that the e-commerce giant is starting to wind down experimental projects amid slowing sales growth.

Kroger rolling out automated eCart for optimized order fulfillment and pickup
Kroger is slated to be the first retailer to introduce the BrightDrop Trace Grocery solution into its e-commerce operations, beginning in 2022

Food delivery robots to roam Chicago in pilot program
This delivery device pilot is technically an expansion of a pilot that originated on the University of Illinois Chicago campus in partnership with Starship, a company offering autonomous delivery robots

Amazon opens multi-story robotic warehouse in The Czech Republic
Online retail giant Amazon is now the owner of a newly completed warehouse in central Moravia.

PepsiCo building giant automated facility in Denver
PepsiCo Beverages North America to construct its largest US facility.

Amazon hikes pay for warehouse and delivery workers
Beginning in October, Amazon’s average starting pay for front-line employees in the U.S. will be bumped up to more than $19 per hour from $18 per hour.

Elon Musk Says the Optimus, Tesla's Human-Like Robot, Will Premiere on September 30
Engineers are racing to unveil Tesla's latest big promise under a tight deadline: a dynamic, human-like robot.

Amazon starting to tighten its belt; scrapping plans for 42 new buildings
Amazon is starting to tighten its belt.

Retail Giant Lotte Group Linking Smart City With Automated Logistics
South Korean retail giant Lotte Group said Sunday it will build an eco-friendly smart city complex and smart logistics center in Vietnam, as part of its expansion plan to cement a strong foothold in Southeast Asia.

Bridgestone announces $550M plant expansion to meet demand for smart tires
Bridgestone will invest $550 million to expand a Tennessee tire plant to help meet growing demand in the trucking industry for more intelligent tires.

Tesla scouting out factory sites in Quebec and Ontario
Tesla has now disclosed that it is lobbying the Canadian government for an accelerated permitting process to build a factory in the country.

Amazon determined to reduce the size of its sprawling fulfillment operation
Amazon is determined to reduce the size of its sprawling delivery operation amid slowing sales growth, has abandoned dozens of existing and planned facilities around the US.

Micron to Build $15 Billion Semiconductor Plant in Idaho
Micron Technology announced Thursday it will build a $15 billion computer chip fabrication plant near its headquarters in Boise, the latest in a string of new semiconductor factories being built around the U.S.

Fresh Direct leaving Philly and DC markets, closing automated micro-fulfillment
FreshDirect recently announced in a blog post to customers that it is exiting the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., markets this week. Final deliveries will be made on Saturday.

Loblaw breaks ground on 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse facility
The 1.2-million-sq.-ft. facility on Woodbine is expected to bring 1,000 new jobs to the community

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Nike is bringing its history to life through an AR experience.
Through the virtual display of culturally significant artifacts from 11 stories, the experience encourages consumers to engage with Nike’s journey thus far.