Klarna, Cosmopolitan Team Up for “Hauliday” Shopping Event in August

| Mike O'Brien

Missing Prime Day this July, and can’t wait until October? Never fear. Global buy now and pay later platform Klarna has teamed up with media partner Cosmopolitan to create a new shopping event called Hauliday over the weekend of Aug. 8-9, with deals aplenty aimed at millennial and Gen Z shoppers.

Less Overstock Boosts Ecommerce Fulfillment Space and the Bottom Line

| Brian Barry

Inventory management is a strategic ecommerce issue that affects profitability and customer service. Additionally, many fulfillment centers have overstock inventory tying up valuable space. Here is a primer on liquidation strategies and ways to reduce overstock levels, freeing up valuable space and flowing dollars to the bottom line.

Your Questions Answered by Our Ecommerce Experts

| Mike O'Brien

Asking questions is the foundation of innovation, which during uncertain times is what sets successful businesses apart. And right now, as massive disruption from coronavirus continues, major changes in ecommerce are happening faster than ever before. Here is the first crop of answers in our new “Ask the Experts” feature.

How to Deal with Coronavirus and Your Ecommerce Supply Chain

| Brian Barry

These are truly unprecedented times. Strikes at ports and fuel prices sometimes disrupt supply chains, but the coronavirus pandemic is causing disruption to offshore manufacturing and shipping patterns that hasn’t been seen since World War II. Here are some observations on the impact based on feedback from multichannel sellers.

Amazon Temp Shift to Essential Items for Coronavirus Rocking FBA Sellers

| Mike O'Brien

Amazon’s decision to limit new inventory for Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) to essential items through April 5 due to the coronavirus situation is severely impacting sellers heavily reliant on FBA, forcing some out of business while others scramble to move product or find fulfillment partners.

Smart Strategies to Address Fulfillment Center Labor Challenges

| Jeff St. George

A strong economy is good for business, but it strains your ability to find and retain quality candidates. In the retail and ecommerce fulfillment sector, employers are facing ever-growing demand and labor shortages. Now is the time to implement proactive strategies for finding qualified talent and optimizing resources. 

MCM Week in Review (3/6/20)

| David Hurwitz

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 3/6/2020 How the Customer Experience Informs Supply Chain Priorities at Neiman Marcus In this latest MCM … Continue Reading →