Walmart Sales, Earnings Off, Ecommerce Growing at Slower Rate
Walmart reported dips in Q1 sales and earnings, due to a strong dollar, technology and ecommerce investments and bad weather; ecommerce growth was slower.
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.
Domestic Retailers are Opening Up to Cross-border Ecommerce
While presenting a number of risks and some significant barriers to entry, global ecommerce represents a massive opportunity and more retailers are jumping onboard as solutions for addressing cross-border business become more readily available. Here’s a look at what’s fueling cross-border ecommerce growth.
Increased Options For Overcoming Global Ecommerce Barriers
While presenting a number of risks and some significant barriers to entry, global ecommerce represents a massive opportunity and more retailers are jumping onboard as solutions for addressing cross-border business become more readily available.
Walmart Undercuts Amazon on Price for Subscription Shipping Program
Walmart will test a $50 per year subscription ecommerce shipping service this summer, compared to Amazon Prime’s $99, that gets order to door in three days.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, May 14, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
Macy’s Says Several Adverse Factors Caused Q1 Sales Dip
Fewer sales from international tourists, growing pains in omnichannel, bad weather, the West coast port strike and lower merchandise sales hit Macy’s Q1.
Bonobos on Creating a Great Returns Experience
Angela Goldstein, senior manager of operations for Bonobos, talks about how the company delivers a great returns experience for its customers.
BCBG Max Azria Group on Fulfillment Excellence
Alex Golshan of BCBG Max Azria Group talks with Multichannel Merchant Senior Editor Mike O’Brien on how the company excels at shipping and delivery.
USPS Reports Q2 Net Loss of $1.5B but 14.4% Gain in Parcel Volume
The USPS reported a $1.5B net loss in Q2, but a 14.4% gain in shipping and parcel volume, nearly double the 7.3% bump in 2014, boosting operating revenue.
Merchants Address Fast Delivery Demands
Merchant panelists at Operations Summit 2015 said they’re doing all they can to decrease time-to-customer, but same-day delivery isn’t a high priority.