Bringoz Industry Weekly 10/13

s consumers increasingly shop online for holiday gifts, on-time delivery is critical. Dollar Tree expands its rotacart delivery initiative. Sam’s Club is preparing to launch its first store without checkout lanes. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Most consumers are planning to do a large portion of their holiday shopping online this holiday season, and with that comes delivery concerns. According to the 2024 Peak Season Consumer Survey from Project44, 74% of shoppers are planning to complete up to 75% of their shopping online. Fifty-four percent of U.S. consumers are unlikely to shop at a retailer who missed their delivery date. Nearly half of U.S. shoppers will pay higher prices to guarantee on-time delivery. Read more.

Dollar Tree is servicing more than 600 Dollar Tree and combo stores with rotacart deliveries from its distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas. The discount retailer is also using the technology to deliver to roughly 300 stores from its Chesapeake, Virginia, distribution center. By the end of 2025, Dollar Tree expects to provide rotacart deliveries from four distribution centers to more than 2,000 stores, including an additional 150 from the West Memphis facility. Read more.

Sam’s Club is preparing to launch its first store without checkout lanes this month in Texas. The store will require customers to use an app called Scan & Go to ring up items on their smartphones as they shop. Where most stores would have cash registers, the retailer will instead display online-only items such as giant Christmas trees and diamonds. Workers will have around four times as much space to prepare eCommerce orders for curbside pickup and home delivery. Read more.

The holiday season is a critical time for retailers, with a significant portion of annual sales taking place in the final quarter of the year. Understanding consumer expectations is crucial for retailers who want to maximize their holiday sales and create meaningful connections with shoppers. Here’s a look into consumer expectations for the upcoming holiday season and how businesses can adapt to meet those expectations. Read more.

With the holiday season approaching, retailers are bracing for a surge in both online and offline shopping. With shopping behaviors evolving across digital and in-store channels, building omnichannel capabilities ensures that customers receive a seamless and cohesive experience across every touchpoint. Here’s how retailers can leverage omnichannel strategies to boost sales and blend both online and offline experiences for maximum success. Read more.

The freight industry faces significant tests during peak shipping seasons, such as the holiday period, back-to-school season, and major sales events, which can strain logistics operations, leading to delays and increased costs. Here are some strategies to help logistics professionals navigate the challenges of peak delivery demand successfully. Read more.