Bringoz Industry Weekly 4/14

he robotic last-mile delivery market is growing. DHL is making a big investment in healthcare logistics. Zipline is expanding its drone delivery service with Walmart. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Global robotic last-mile delivery revenues are forecasted to grow from $260 million in 2025 to over $1.74 billion by 2032, according to a report from ABI Research. The total number of robotic deliveries deployed is expected to reach 25,000 by 2032. Robotic delivery growth is fostering partnerships and investments as this technology could address future staffing complexities and growing last-mile delivery costs in urban areas. Read more.

DHL Group is investing $2 billion through 2030 to grow its life sciences and healthcare logistics business, with $860 million going to North America. The money will go toward expanding cold storage, building new pharma hubs, and adding more temperature-controlled vehicles to support sensitive medical shipments like clinical trials, vaccines, and gene therapies. Read more.

Zipline expanded its drone delivery service to the Dallas area through a partnership with Walmart. Walmart customers in Mesquite, Texas can sign up to receive orders within 30 minutes, delivered on Zipline’s newest unmanned aerial vehicles, known as P2 Zips. Zipline’s newest drones are capable of carrying up to eight pounds worth of cargo within a 10-mile radius. The company plans to expand soon in the Dallas metropolitan area. Read more.

Home improvement retailers are expanding their focus beyond the typical DIY consumer to embrace professional customers. Contractors, property managers, and other professionals rely on home improvement retailers not only for quality products but also for tailored services. Here’s a look at how home improvement retailers are enhancing their support for business customers and helping them succeed. Read more.

The home improvement industry has traditionally been dominated by in-store shopping, where customers can see, touch, and compare products before making a purchase. However, the growth of eCommerce has transformed the way people shop for home improvement products. Here’s a look at how home improvement retailers are leveraging eCommerce and what strategies they’re using to meet the evolving needs of modern shoppers. Read more.

The supply chain and logistics landscape is shifting as the need for greater resilience, agility, and efficiency is pushing businesses to adopt technologies that redefine traditional practices. Innovations in technology are reshaping how goods are stored, tracked, and delivered. Here’s a look at four trends in supply chain and logistics technology to watch this year. Read more.