
Goodfood planning to accelerate on-demand grocery with new micro-fulfillment centers
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to accelerate the scaling of Goodfood’s on-demand grocery and meal solutions network, through the signing of multiple incremental new micro-fulfillment centers leases, fund their required capital expenditures as well as their initial start-up and expenses, and for general corporate purposes.

Nike transforming its 'digital first' supply chain’ with 1,000 picking robots
The last two years have presented unique challenges for all companies. Throughout the adversity, Nike’s team has risen to the challenges and is seizing the opportunity to accelerate a transformation in its operations

ALDI opening a 564,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Alabama
ALDI’s new facility will support up to 100 new stores across Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. ALDI said it intends to hire approximately 300 people to work in its stores and another 200 people to work in its distribution center.

Amazon planning large distribution warehouse in Hawaii
Amazon is planning to open a new distribution warehouse on a 49-acre plot of land in Kapolei.

L'Oréal eCommerce Growth Sparks 2021 Sales Spike
L'Oréal’s eCommerce growth accounted for 28.9% of the company’s overall 2021 sales, according to its earnings report released Wednesday (Feb. 9).

An Amazon distribution center is in the works in Ashland.
Construction is underway for the multinational technology company to have a warehouse in the Cartwright Business & Technology Park near the Columbia Regional Airport, though the e-commerce giant has not officially announced its plans.

Macy’s to move Houston distribution center to new business park
The department store giant will occupy a 900,000-square-foot facility in a business park to be built by Lovett Industrial and Clarion Partners.

Kenosha is the latest in a series of developments by Amazon
The Kenosha Area Business Alliance says Amazon plans to lease a 1 million-square-foot distribution center and begin operating by early next year.

Macey's planning new automated omnichannel warehouse in Tennessee
The project aims to enhance overall performance through partnership with a world class automation vendor while also building a system with top tier scalability. Through this investment, Macy’s Portland fulfillment center will roll out new processes to increase its capacity and productivity as well as be in a position for future investment and business growth.


FedEx Ground distribution center coming to Pittsburg
Next to Kansas Crossing Casino lies the construction of a 250,000 square-foot FedEx Ground facility which will employ a mix of full and part-time employees.

Sobeys to launch automated Ocado online fulfillment center in Vancouver
Sobey’s Voilà will launch its online grocery home delivery service for customers in British Columbia in 2025. The CFC will benefit from new technology announced by Ocado which comes with more efficiencies and a lighter environmental and carbon footprint.

Logistics Hiring Surge Outlasts Holiday Busy Season
Logistics companies ramped up hiring in January, in a sign that the sector’s push to add workers is extending beyond the busy year-end season.

Jumbo kicks off cooperation with Gorillas in Belgium
Flash delivery company Gorillas now delivers Jumbo products in Antwerp. The strategic partnership between the two players will also soon be rolled out in various Dutch cities.

HelloFresh to open new DC in Derby and create 450 jobs
The building will feature a 500kW photovoltaic system on its roof operated by SmartParc, and be able to deliver 430,000kWh per annum which relates to 224,000kg CO2 emissions. To prevent food waste, HelloFresh plans to set up a partnership with a local food bank, which will distribute unsold but still edible food to communities in need.

Amazon planning 93 feet high fulfillment center in Wisconsin
The $200 million, five-story project on a 145-acre site would employ 1,500 people, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serve as a “middle mile” facility catering to large trucks that deliver to other distribution facilities that service delivery vans charged with final destinations for packages.

Amazon increases Prime subscription price in U.S. as membership tops 200 million
Amazon Prime includes a streaming service that attempts to rival Netflix Ias well as free delivery that Amazon has been trying to get down to a single day after previously promising to have goods to customers in two days. Amazon has been spending billions of dollars in recent years to deliver goods faster, which has been a drag on profit, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to supply-chain and staffing difficulties.

Amazon confirmed for new distribution center in Fayetteville
The distribution center will be located across 94 acres and is expected to open in 2023. The project will create more than 500 full-time jobs and hundreds of part-time jobs, according to the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation.

Online grocery Good Eggs to carry 10,000 SKUs and locally sourced products
The company, which carries around 10,000 SKUs, 70% of which are locally sourced, will provide same-day delivery throughout the Greater Los Angeles area from its 60,000-square-foot warehouse in Vernon, California. It also plans to open micro-sites that fulfill orders in under an hour.

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Amazon is prepping a new Amazon Go convenience store format aimed at suburban shoppers and powered by the e-commerce giant’s Just Walk Out frictionless checkout technology.