Logistics, fulfillment, and operations
Ongoing Red Sea diversions, blank sailings, and severe weather are adding 10 to 14 days to Asia-Europe transit times while air cargo rates spike 35 to 60 percent above late-2025 levels.
By David Kim
With the global reverse logistics market valued at $877 billion and $62.5 billion in untapped annual revenue from returned goods, retailers are transforming returns from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
By Priya Sharma
The delivery drone market has reached $1.47 billion in 2026 with retail and e-commerce commanding over 51% of deployments, as Uber partners with Manna for its first European drone service and the FAA nears final BVLOS rules.
By Marcus Williams
The global warehouse automation market nears $30 billion as retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Walgreens scale robotic systems that boost fulfillment speeds by 300% while cutting labor costs by 30%.
By Elena Rodriguez
The nearshoring movement is accelerating as 85% of global companies plan to manufacture and sell products in the same region, with U.S. businesses expected to source 82% regionally by 2026.
By David Kim
New EU packaging regulations taking effect in 2026 are requiring retailers to back every sustainability claim with verifiable data, pushing circular and mono-material designs from niche to necessity.
By Priya Sharma