Stord lands $250M as brands look beyond Amazon-style fulfillment

Stord’s new $250 million raise at a $3 billion valuation puts fresh focus on the race to build faster, more flexible fulfillment infrastructure for brands outside Amazon’s orbit.
Excess Factory Capacity Could Give Brands New Leverage in CPG

U.S. CPG manufacturers appear to have more room on the line than they need right now — and that could open the door for brands seeking better terms, faster turns and more flexibility.