Bringoz Industry Weekly 12/22

mazon expands its electric vehicle delivery fleet. Tractor Supply plans to upgrade its last-mile delivery operation. Best Buy is expanding its distribution center footprint. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Amazon began rolling out Rivian electric delivery vans in the U.S. in the summer of 2022 and now has more than 20,000 making deliveries, with a commitment to having 100,000 on the road by 2030. In 2024, Amazon’s vans from Rivian delivered more than 1 billion packages to customers in the U.S. Amazon has installed more than 24,000 chargers at more than 150 delivery stations across the U.S. The company has also brought the custom vans to Europe, joining a fleet of thousands of electric vans already in operation. Read more.

Tractor Supply Co. has unveiled a multi-year initiative to make more last-mile deliveries in-house. Tractor Supply aims to set up “hub stores” that bring drivers and inventory from different facilities together for customer deliveries. In 2025, Tractor Supply’s delivery goals include establishing its final-mile team, selecting routing and scheduling technology for its drivers, and expanding delivery coverage out of test markets. Read more.

Best Buy is expanding and upgrading its distribution center footprint to drive improved order accuracy and faster shipping, according to a company announcement. This fall, the retailer began implementing autonomous guided vehicles in a retail distribution center in Nichols, New York, and opened its 20th delivery distribution center in Lancaster, Texas. Distribution centers assist Best Buy in shipping goods to customer homes and allows the electronics retailer to offer a wider range of options for next-day delivery. Read more.

As eCommerce continues to grow, the critical final step of the delivery process has become a focal point for innovation and investment. Last-mile delivery is expected to evolve even further next year, fueled by advances in technology, consumer demands for convenience and speed, and a stronger emphasis on sustainability. Here’s a look at four last-mile delivery trends to follow in 2025. Read more.

Same-day delivery has emerged as a game-changer in the retail industry, offering customers the ability to receive their purchases within hours. From sophisticated delivery management software to automated warehouses and autonomous delivery vehicles, technology is reshaping how businesses manage and fulfill customer demands. Here’s a look at how technology is transforming same-day delivery. Read more.

The automotive industry is accelerating toward a future shaped by new technologies, increased sustainability, and evolving consumer demands. Next year, new innovations and trends will further disrupt the sector, redefining mobility, manufacturing, and vehicle ownership. Here’s a look at four automotive trends that will impact the industry in 2025. Read more.