“For the same demand, fast shipping definitely increases emissions 10 to 12%,” she said. To meet tight delivery windows, retailers may rely on air freight, which produces far more emissions than other ...

Amazon, Walmart and Target are investing big in processes to cut down delivery time and that’s largely being driven by customer expectations. Here’s what the abundance of fast-shipping options means ...

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In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.