Gap Inc. Launches Fulfillment Services Offering

| Mike O'Brien

Following in the footsteps of American Eagle Outfitters, Gap has launched its own fulfillment services platform, making the high-tech, automated network it has invested billions in available for other retailers to take advantage of as the in-house/outsourced services trend continues.

Consumer Behavior: The Not-So-Secrets

| Hunter Thurman

While there appears to be no end in sight to the tumult of the retail landscape, behavioral science reveals that much consumer behavior is actually durable and predictable. And while behavior is relatively well understood in academic circles, it becomes murkier in the context of marketing science. Here’s how to understand it better.

3 Ways to Digitally Boost Trade Promotion Campaigns

| Richy Ugwu

The world’s top brands have started investing in digital trade promotion and are eager to partner with merchants that can run hyper-personalized, data-based marketing campaigns to promote their products. Leveraging the right technology will be key in acting swiftly on this important trend.

Geodis Acquiring Last Mile Provider Need It Now Delivers

| Mike O'Brien

Paris-based major 3PL Geodis is acquiring Need It Now Delivers, adding last-mile delivery principally on the east coast, a capability that was lacking for the contract logistics, freight and fulfillment provider as it looks to ramp up its penetration into ecommerce and omnichannel companies.

Walmart Sees Strong Q2 Results, With Inflation a Driver

| Mike O'Brien

Walmart reported 12% second-quarter ecommerce growth, up 18% vs. 2020, as it gained market share in grocery and passed 1 million deliveries for its GoLocal service that provides last-mile service for other retailers including Home Depot, with inflation helping attract more upscale shoppers. The result was better than at rival Target.

Hits of the Week 8-22-22

| David Hurwitz

How are you addressing speed to customer in a challenging environment? Hear from executives in transportation and logistics from GNC, Best Buy, Vermont Teddy Bear, Crutchfield and DSW in this … Continue Reading →