SUPPLY CHAIN

Instacart expands SNAP, health initiatives
Instacart is increasing its efforts to accept federal benefit payments and promote food as medicine.
EY: Nearly all retail, CPG companies experimenting with generative AI
A new study confirms the ubiquitous presence of generative AI in retail and CPG companies’ technology plans — and investments.

USPS installs EV charging stations, plans 66,000 EVs by 2028

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with plans to deploy one of the nation's largest electric vehicle (EV) fleets.
Amazon aims to increase shipping speed after record-breaking 2023

Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels.
How Taylor Swift drives fan shopping behavior

A new survey indicates that Taylor Swift has substantial influence on how and why “Swifties” make purchases.
Wing, Walmart tout drone delivery efforts at NRF 2024

Adam Woodworth, CEO of Wing, and Prathibha Rajashekhar, SVP of innovation & automation at Walmart U.S., spoke about the drone delivery partnership and how the service will evolve going forward.
Walmart brings back incentives for new third-party sellers

Once again, Walmart is providing a discount plan and pricing tool for new sellers on Walmart Marketplace.
Kroger focuses on pollinator health in supply chain

The Kroger Co. will require all fresh produce suppliers to protect pollinators with their pest management practices.
Study: Supply chain execs turn to AI

North American supply chain executives are deploying artificial intelligence (AI) at a high rate of frequency.
Little Caesars streamlines third-party delivery

A global pizza chain is integrating and scaling its global third-party delivery operations with a new order management system (OMS).

Instacart expands SNAP, health initiatives