Google Express Expands in Midwest, Adds Grocery Delivery
Google Express has expanded into 7 Midwestern states with overnight delivery, and plans to test out grocery delivery in San Francisco and another market.
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.
Preparing Your DC for Holiday Peak: A Continuous Process
Holiday peak season represents up to 40% of retail sales in 6 weeks. What’s learned in that crucible can become part of a continuous DC improvement process.
Toys R Us Slashes Free Shipping Threshold from $49 to $19
Toys R Us, ahead of the holiday crowd, slashed its free shipping threshold for Toys R Us and Babies R Us from $49 to $19 except for some heavy/large items.
Uber Reportedly Working with Retailers on Same-Day Delivery
Uber plans to provide dozens of retail and apparel brands in New York and San Francisco with same-day delivery, and is in talks with ecommerce platforms.
Ecommerce, Same-Day Delivery Driving More Spec DCs
Driven by the growth in ecommerce and same-day delivery, more distribution centers are being built on spec as demand causes available space to tighten up.
Curbside Expands to New York, Tries Out New Light-Up Stations
Pickup app Curbside has expanded to New York and Los Angeles, and is testing an updated pickup location with color-coded lights to signal shoppers.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Sept. 1, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment center.
Target Corp. Sees Q2 Gains, Plans Supply Chain Readjustments
While reporting a strong Q2 with revenue and income gains and higher guidance, Target Corp. said its supply chain needs to align with omnichannel realities.
The Internet of (Postal) Things Is Coming
Based on the Internet of Things, the U.S. Postal Service envisions a network of sensor-based connected devices to enhance services and drive efficiencies.
Sears Goes Into the Black in Q2 from Asset Sales
Sears Holding Corp. showed a rare profit in Q2 thanks to property sales, while overall sales declined by 27.3%; comp sales were down at Sears and Kmart.