Bringoz Industry Weekly 3/10

LDI plans to open 800 new stores across the United States by the end of 2028. Walmart extends its delivery hours as competition from rivals heats up. O’Reilly Automotive bolsters its distribution network. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

ALDI plans to open 800 new stores across the United States by the end of 2028, which will encompass both organic growth and store conversions following the recently announced successful completion of its Southeastern Grocers acquisition. The acquisition of Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners is expected to drive significant growth in the Southeast over the next few years. Read more.

As competition from rival retailers like Target and Amazon heats up, Walmart is offering on-demand deliveries starting at 6 a.m. Walmart customers can order products such as baby items, home appliances and work clothes to be delivered in as soon as 30 minutes with Express On-Demand Early Morning Delivery. The introduction of early morning delivery builds upon Walmart services including curbside pickup, late-night express delivery and on-demand delivery. Read more.

O’Reilly Automotive is bolstering its distribution network to support store growth and increased demand in core markets. The company is in the process of relocating distribution centers in Springfield, Missouri, and Atlanta, Georgia, to larger facilities, which were announced earlier in Q3. O’Reilly is also building a new 530,000 square-foot facility in Stafford, Virginia, which is expected to be operational by mid-2025 to support untapped markets. Read more.

Traditionally, B2B transactions were conducted through offline channels, such as phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings. However, with the acceleration of digital technologies, B2B companies are increasingly turning to eCommerce platforms to streamline operations, reach new customers, and expand their businesses. Here’s a look at the rise of B2B eCommerce and how businesses are adapting to the growing B2B eCommerce industry. Read more.

Digital transformation has become a necessity for B2B companies looking to remain competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers. By investing in digital technologies to automate manual processes and optimize workflows, companies can reduce costs, improve productivity, and enhance operational efficiency. Here’s a look at how B2B companies can leverage digital technologies to transform their businesses. Read more.

Fleet operators face numerous challenges, such as vehicle maintenance, fuel management, driver behavior, and logistics planning. Implementing the right tools and strategies can help fleet managers overcome these challenges, streamline operations, and enhance fleet performance. Here’s a look at five key strategies to help fleet managers optimize their fleet’s performance and reliability. Read more.

The B2B distribution landscape is changing, with technological advancements, evolving customer needs, and new competitors emerging. B2B eCommerce has evolved from a minor into a mainstream sales channel and forced many companies to rethink their business models and how they operate in order to compete with Amazon and other businesses. Here’s a look at some strategies for B2B distributors to remain competitive in the changing landscape. Read more.