Amazon Flex Pushes Into Uber, Postmates Territory
Amazon Flex pushes into Uber territory by tapping independent contractors to fulfill one- and two-hour orders for Prime members in 11 metro areas.
Mike O'Brien
Mike O’Brien has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for … well, quite a while. At Multichannel Merchant he focuses on the world of direct-to-customer operations and fulfillment, editing MCM’s weekly O+F Advisor newsletter, and programs the annual Ecommerce Operations Summit conference. Previously Mike was a senior account executive for Marx Communications, a boutique public relations firm working with marketing and advertising technology companies. Other past work includes stints as a media relations consultant for a concert promoter, a marketing communications specialist for a pharma software firm, a research analyst covering corporate e-learning and a daily newspaper reporter on every beat imaginable – except sports.
Shipping Options, Especially Free, Continue to Delight Shoppers, Survey Finds
Offering consumers different holiday shipping options is key this holiday season, while free shipping still trumps fast, according to a new survey.
Half of Millennials Want Same-Day Delivery, but Most Retailers Don’t Offer It
Two new surveys demonstrated the growing expectation from millennials for same-day shipping, while relatively few retailers are offering it.
Do You Have the Chops to be a Top 3PL? Tell Us Why!
We’re looking for a few good 3PLs! Tell us why you excel at third-party logistics, and we’ll add you to Multichannel Merchant’s Top 3PLs 2016 list.
FedEx Raises Some Shipping Rates Ahead of Peak
FedEx has announced a number of rate changes, some of which will take place in January while others will take effect Nov. 2, ahead of the holiday rush.
FedEx Grows Profit but Misses Analyst Forecast, Lowers Outlook
FedEx grew Q1 revenue and earnings but missed analyst forecasts, and lowered its fiscal 2016 outlook. Weak global conditions and currency issues were cited.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Sept. 17, 2015
A listing of recently announced openings, expansions, closures and layoffs at retail distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
The Keys to a Successful Drop Shipping Program
Drop shipping offers several advantages, including expanding inventory and reducing out-of-stocks. Here are some best practices to help make it succeed.
UPS To Hire up to 95,000 for Holiday Season
UPS said it expects to hire 90,000-95,000 seasonal employees this year to support the anticipated increase in package volume, the same as in 2014.
There’s Free Shipping, Then There’s Stupidity
Actress Melissa Joan Hart should’ve known better than to exploit the Sept. 11 tragedy to promote her clothing line via a free shipping offer using “911.”