O+F Distribution Center Roundup, Sept. 15, 2014
A listing of some recently announced expansions and additions of distribution and fulfillment centers.
Fulfillment
Foot Locker Testing Same-Day Delivery in California
In a first in the athletic footwear and apparel space, Foot Locker has started a trial of same-day/next-day delivery at five stores in California, with plans to roll it out at its 1,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada
Determining the Right Global Fulfillment Strategy
Fulfilling a product internationally is not an easy task; luckily there are ways to do it effectively if you are thinking of going the global route with your business.
UPS and FedEx Allowed to Expand Delivery in China
After five years of waiting, UPS and FedEx have been granted licenses by the Chinese government to expand their local parcel services to consumers.
IRS Tax Change Will Impact Warehouse Owners
A major change to the IRS code, starting this tax year, will impact how warehouse owners can deduct expenses for work done on their facilities.
Holster Brands Announces Elevar Global as Global Master Distributor
Elevar Global will serve as the trusted resource with international turnkey distribution solutions for Holster Brands.
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Global Ecommerce Operations Do’s and Don’ts
If you want to learn about which global ecommerce operations strategies and tactics worked best, you’ll want to attend the “Global Ecommerce Operations Do’s and Don’ts Merchant Panel” at Multichannel Merchant’s Growing Global conference on July 15 and 16 in Long Beach, CA.
Why Growing Global Ecommerce Matters for Merchants
Pitney Bowes Vice President of Global Ecommerce Craig Reed explains why retailers should be concerned about their global ecommerce businesses, which sectors should invest in global, and what sort of research they should do before they go global.
Understanding Omnichannel Inventory Dynamics
Inventory visibility has the effect of making the supply chain work to optimum efficiency, a critical element for omnichannel success. Here’s why you need to use detailed inventory information to create a model that optimizes your particular fulfillment operation.