Bringoz Industry Weekly 9/22

nline grocery sales increase for the third consecutive month. PepsiCo, Maersk, and others collaborate to advance electric-powered fleet transport. Walmart Marketplace partners with TrueCommerce for quicker order fulfillment. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Online grocery sales hit $9.9 billion in August, an increase of 7% compared to the same time last year as all three fulfillment methods posted year-over-year sales growth, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus reported. Promotional efforts for subscription and membership programs, specifically in the delivery segment, led to the third consecutive month of high single-digit sales gains for online grocery in 2024. Read more.

A high-powered coalition including Microsoft, PepsiCo, Maersk, DB Schenker and AIT Worldwide is spearheading efforts to electrify the Interstate 10 trucking corridor, an important step in advancing electric-powered fleet transport. The coalition’s focus is developing charging infrastructure for longhaul battery-electric trucks on I-10 between Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas. That route links the nation’s busiest ports to the second-busiest border crossing. Read more.

Walmart Marketplace has partnered with TrueCommerce to help Walmart Marketplace sellers optimize their order management and ramp up business growth with one of the fastest-growing eCommerce platforms. TrueCommerce’s interface enables businesses to automatically exchange key order, fulfillment, customer, and inventory data between Walmart.com and their own business systems, third-party logistics, shipping and/or warehouse management systems. Read more.

As consumer expectations shift and technological advancements continue to accelerate, staying aware of the latest trends in retail distribution is vital. The coming years promise even more digital transformation as businesses adapt to new trends that will shape how products are stored and move from manufacturers to end consumers. Here’s a look at some key trends that are shaping retail distribution. Read more.

Reverse logistics, or the process of handling product returns, is an integral component of the retail supply chain that is often overlooked. As eCommerce continues to grow, so does the rate of customer returns. As a result, managing reverse logistics efficiently has become a priority for retailers. Here’s a look at how retailers can improve their reverse logistics processes to streamline their operations and meet customer expectations. Read more.

Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration for businesses across industries. B2B distribution is no exception. Increasing pressure from customers, investors, and government regulators are pushing companies to implement more sustainable practices. Here’s a look at the significance of sustainability in B2B distribution and some steps businesses can take to promote sustainability in their distribution processes. Read more.