Bringoz Industry Weekly 2/2

almart expands same-day prescription delivery nationwide. BJ’s Wholesale Club grows its distribution network. Avride partners with Grubhub to launch food delivery robots on college campuses. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Walmart is now offering same-day pharmacy delivery in 49 states amid intensifying competition. On Thursday, the company said it is “the first to integrate pharmacy, general merchandise and grocery in a single online order.” Walmart’s pharmacy delivery expansion comes as drugstore chains, including Walgreens and CVS, invest in their own same-day delivery offerings and digital technologies. Read more.

To support operations as it widens its footprint across the United States, BJ’s Wholesale Club is building a new distribution center in the Midwest. The new facility will feature a future-ready solution from Swisslog that includes automated pallet storage, case-handling equipment and mixed-case pallet building. It will also serve as a hub to replenish ambient-temperature grocery and general merchandise items throughout the retailer’s network. Read more.

Avride has partnered with Grubhub to deploy its robots on college campuses across the U.S. Avride’s first fleet of 100 robots is active at Ohio State University, where it also plans to introduce its next-generation models. Companies such as Avride and Serve Robotics have been cementing partnerships with ride-hailing and delivery startups to commercialize robotic food delivery. Read more.

Omnichannel retail is no longer just about integrating online and offline channels, it’s about creating a seamless, personalized, and engaging experience across every touchpoint. The boundaries between physical and digital retail channels have blurred, creating a shopping experience where consumers can interact with brands whenever, wherever, and however they choose. Here’s a look at where omnichannel retail is headed this year. Read more.

While 2025 presents exciting opportunities for retailers to innovate, it also brings challenges that businesses must overcome to stay competitive. From expanding logistics operations to the evolving role of physical stores, retailers must stay agile to maintain their competitive advantage, attract and retain customers, and drive long-term business growth. Here’s a look at three challenges retailers will face in 2025 and how they can overcome them. Read more.

The last-mile delivery of pharmaceuticals is a critical stage in the healthcare supply chain. Ensuring timely and safe delivery of medications to patients is essential for their well-being. However, last-mile pharmaceutical delivery is often the most complex and challenging part of the delivery process. Here’s a look at some effective strategies to streamline last-mile pharmaceutical delivery and optimize patient care. Read more.