Target Buys Shipt, Expands Same-Day Delivery Capability

| Mike O'Brien

In the perpetual game of keep-up with Amazon and Walmart, Target announced plans to acquire delivery service provider Shipt for $550 million, expanding same-day delivery to half of its stores by early 2018 and all major markets by the next holiday season.

The Real Cost of a Poor-Performing Fulfillment Provider

| Tom Patterson

A strong-performing fulfillment provider can be a valuable partner, while a subpar provider can seriously impact your operations, taking a real toll on your merchant business and your bottom line. Here are some marks of a poor provider to help you avoid the pitfalls, as well as what to look for in a strong provider.

How to Optimize Your Online Payments for Increased Conversions

| Eran Feinstein

Ecommerce continues to grow annually, with total online sales for 2017 projected to reach $2.29 trillion, according to eMarketer. However, conversion rates on ecommerce sites still leave much to be desired. Here are several tips to optimize your payments to increase conversions.

5 Predictions For a More Convenient Holiday Season

| Daphne Carmeli

Despite the holiday jingles you’ll hear this year, the weeks that surround the holiday shopping season aren’t all chestnuts and open fires for retailers. Here are some holiday predictions to make the

Adapt and Coexist With Amazon

| Jim Doherty

Considering that the average American spends almost half their day tied to a screen, it’s no surprise they start their shopping journey online. Here are some helpful tips to consider that will prevent you from ending up getting eaten for lunch by Amazon.

McCombs Supply Sees Success with Shipping Technology

| MCM staff

For appliance parts supplier McCombs Supply Co., finding new ways to ship smarter in the face of swelling ecommerce demand was critical to its success. Learn how the company decreases shipping costs and increased productivity with a shipping technology platform.

MCM Week in review (12/15/17)

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 12/15/2017 Amazon Expands Free Same-Day, Next-Day for Prime Members Continuing in perpetual motion mode, Amazon has … Continue Reading →

MCM O+F Advisor 12-13-17

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 12/13/2017 Most SMB Merchants Offer Free Shipping, But Few Offer Fast While two-thirds of small-to-medium-sized ecommerce companies offer free shipping, … Continue Reading →