Next-day delivery

GXO Direct launches in UK with plans for future European expansion

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Warehousing isn’t what it used to be. Today, vacancy rates are at historically low levels, and...

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Amazon adding BigCommerce to Buy with Prime, scrapping invite-only model

Launched in April, Amazon’s Buy with Prime service — which grants merchants the ability to offer customers perks like free and two-day shipping through Amazon’s fulfillment network — had the looks of a game changer for e-commerce.

Now it appears the new offering is ready to change the game.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) on Tuesday announced that by Jan. 31, Buy with Prime will no longer be invite only. That means more e-commerce merchants, including those that do not sell on the company’s website, will...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-adding-bigcommerce-to-buy-with-prime-scrapping-invite-only-model

Viewpoint: The difference between routed and scheduled deliveries

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Fast and high-quality product deliveries play an important role in enhancing the retail purchase experience. Whether you’re running an online store or a brick-and-mortar location, partnering with the right delivery provider is crucial.

With e-commerce giants like Amazon offering reliable same-day or next day delivery options, modern-day retailers must adapt their...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/viewpoint-the-difference-between-routed-and-scheduled-deliveries

American Eagle Outfitters acquires Quiet Logistics for $360 million

American Eagle Outfitters has acquired Quiet Logistics

Lifestyle and apparel company American Eagle Outfitters announced Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of Massachusetts-based Quiet Logistics and other strategic investments in a $360 million move that will help it offer same-day and next-day shipping to customers from American Eagle stores.

Serving over 50 direct-to-consumer and omnichannel brands, including Outdoor Voices and Mack Weldon, Quiet Logistics operates in-market fulfillment centers across the country, with locations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/american-eagle-outfitters-acquires-quiet-logistics-for-360-million

Holiday unicorn: Veho nets $1B valuation after latest funding

Veho raises $125 million to reach unicorn status

Just in time for the holidays, last-mile delivery technology firm Veho has found a $125 million present under its tree.

The next-day delivery specialists announced the series A round, led by Construct Capital, on Tuesday. Additional participants include Bling Capital, Industry Ventures, Fontinalis Partners and Origin Ventures.

Total funding in Veho is now $129.2 million, according to Crunchbase. The latest funding came with a valuation of $1 billion.

“We’re providing e-commerce brands a fast,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/holiday-unicorn-veho-nets-1b-valuation-after-latest-funding

Report: Amazon Air puts 70% of US population within next-day reach

An Amazon Air jet takes off.

An expanded route network, more sophisticated scheduling through hub airports and greater use of partner airlines to supplement its fleet have significantly enhanced Amazon Air’s ability to conduct overnight deliveries, according to new research from DePaul University.

During the past six months, Amazon’s private airline has plugged critical gaps in its network and increased flight activity to position itself for what is expected to be an enormous holiday season for online shopping in 2021. It...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/report-amazon-air-puts-70-of-us-population-within-next-day-reach

Same-day versus next-day delivery: Which is more sustainable?

same day vs. next day delivery

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The age of e-commerce has simplified many business processes, while also increasing their sophistication. This is definitely the case when it comes to product delivery, especially delivery of large or bulky items.

When getting this larger inventory to customers, businesses commonly operate on a 2- to 5-day delivery system. Sometimes deliveries can take even longer....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/same-day-versus-next-day-delivery-which-is-more-sustainable

Name That Tune: The ‘unsustainable’ grocery delivery wars

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The promise of home delivery in just 15 minutes is the latest bid to win the “grocery wars,” according to recent industry trade press. There is the occasional need for speedy delivery. Just how speedy is necessary, how frequently is it needed, and how much are consumers willing to pay for it?

The competition to win more grocery customers with fast home delivery...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/name-that-tune-the-unsustainable-grocery-delivery-wars

DASH Systems raises $8M seed round for next-day precision airdrop

Precision airdrop changes air cargo network topologies and unit economics

Los Angeles-based freight-tech startup DASH Systems announced Wednesday morning it closed an $8 million seed round led by 8VC. Tusk Venture Partners, Loup Ventures, Trust Ventures, Perot Jain and Make in LA also participated in the raise. 

DASH Systems founder and CEO Joel Ifill has a vision of making next-day delivery available anywhere in the world. What makes that possible and economical is a new approach to air cargo...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dash-systems-raises-8m-seed-round-for-next-day-precision-airdrop