A study published by A.T. Kearney surveyed over 1,000 people about their preferences in regards to locally grown food and large grocery chains. The results of the study indicated that the new Locavore trend is growing, and is showing no sign of slowing down. A Locavore is a person whose diet consists partially or entirely…
ES3’s clean air system installation was recently recognized by Modern Materials Handling. The system, which has reduced dust by 80%, garnered immediate positive feedback from employees and customers alike. ES3 partnered with Zehnder Clean Air Solutions to install 12 new air filtration systems in the warehouse. The 12 systems filter dust, bacteria, and other particles…
Innovation has been fast and furious in the last-mile delivery sector lately, and shows no signs of letting up. Uber recently announced a new service, UberRUSH, which offers same-day delivery of local products. This service is similar to many others on the market, including Postmates, but Uber has taken the step of integrating its platform…
Amazon is looking to “build the future of delivery” with the launch of its new service, Amazon Flex. The idea behind Amazon’s newest endeavor is hiring regular, everyday folks as independent contractors to deliver packages for its Prime Now customers, similar to Uber’s transportation service. Anyone who is at least 21 years with a car,…
The Smart Label Initiative from GMA is officially launching this fall. In a press release from Pamela G. Bailey, the new program is described as our “industry’s response to consumers’ growing desire for additional information about the products they use and consume. SmartLabel™ is the consumer-facing piece of this initiative, which will allow the shopper…
