Bringoz Industry Weekly 6/2

lobal online retail sales will grow to $6.8 trillion by 2028. Walmart is bringing its popular InHome delivery service to more households throughout the U.S. Amazon’s Prime Air drone program has been cleared to fly devices beyond the visual line of sight of pilots. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Total global online retail sales will grow to $6.8 trillion by 2028, up from $4.4 trillion in 2023, according to a new report by Forrester. In the U.S., online retail sales are expected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2028, accounting for 28% of total U.S. retail sales. Despite overall growth in eCommerce, 76% of global retail sales will still occur offline in 2028, including $4.2 trillion in the U.S, highlighting the need for retailers to continue investing in omnichannel strategies. Read more.

Walmart is bringing its popular InHome delivery service to more households throughout the U.S. Customers in the Greater Philadelphia market, as well as those in Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and San Bernardino, California, will now be able to utilize the service. The five new service areas bring the total scale of InHome to more than 50 markets covering over 45 million homes. The option lets customers have orders delivered to their doorsteps, or directly to their refrigerators. Read more.

Amazon’s Prime Air drone program has been cleared by U.S. regulators to fly devices beyond the visual line of sight of pilots, increasing range and giving more customers access to the service. The approval, which means pilots won’t need to be able to see the drones with their own eyes, will allow Prime Air to scale deliveries in the U.S. The company will expand the area it services and start integrating such shipments into its same-day delivery network this year. Read more.

Real-time tracking is an indispensable tool for businesses striving to meet customer expectations and optimize their operations. As the complexity of supply chains increases, the ability to monitor deliveries in real-time, from the moment they leave the warehouse to their final destination, has become critical. Here’s a look at how businesses can harness the power of real-time tracking to elevate their delivery operations. Read more.

Building a resilient delivery network is essential for companies seeking to navigate uncertainties and maintain operational continuity. A resilient delivery network can withstand disruptions, adapt to changing conditions, and continue to meet customer expectations, even in challenging circumstances. Here’s a look at key strategies for building a robust and resilient delivery network that can thrive in the face of uncertainty. Read more.

As online shopping continues to grow, customer expectations for delivery have shifted dramatically. With the rise of eCommerce giants and innovative startups, customers now demand more than just timely deliveries; they expect convenience, flexibility, and transparency throughout the entire process. Here’s a look at how businesses can keep up with the ever-changing landscape of customer delivery expectations. Read more.

The growth of online shopping and demand for faster delivery options means maximizing efficiency in delivery operations is more important than ever. Here are some ways companies can efficiently utilize their delivery network, helping them easily adapt to demand, reduce costs, and provide a fast and frictionless delivery experience. Read more.