Virtual Inventory a Key Piece of Omnichannel Success
As merchants look to implement omnichannel commerce to serve the heightened expectations of anytime/anywhere customers, virtual inventory is one way to meet this demand in a cost-effective manner.
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.
Macy’s Continues to See Results from Omnichannel
Macy’s is continuing to see in-store sales driven by its online channel at both its Macy’s and Bloomingdales stores, the company told analysts and investors in a Q2 earnings call.
UPS and FedEx Allowed to Expand Delivery in China
After five years of waiting, UPS and FedEx have been granted licenses by the Chinese government to expand their local parcel services to consumers.
IRS Tax Change Will Impact Warehouse Owners
A major change to the IRS code, starting this tax year, will impact how warehouse owners can deduct expenses for work done on their facilities.
Is a Pop-up Distribution Center Right for You?
Doug Brochu, CEO of Bridge Solutions Group, talks about what a pop-up distribution center is, how it operates and the benefits for merchants.
How Shipping Affects the Customer Experience
Delivering a consistently stellar customer experience continues to fuel changes in how merchants get items from point of sale to the doorstep.
Amazon To Open New Fulfillment Center in CA
Amazon announced it was opening a fifth California fulfillment center in Redlands, giving it nearly 5 million square feet of fulfillment space in the state.
No Wonder Amazon’s Profit Margin Is Shrinking
On Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, I sat down in my home in North Carolina to place an order for my favorite, hard-to-find, tea over Amazon. It occurred to me … Continue Reading →
Rue La La Seeking Buyer as Flash Sales Market Tightens
Rue La La has hired JP Morgan Chase to seek strategic alternatives, including finding a buyer, and Gilt Groupe is seen as the leading contender.
Global Ecommerce Now a Mainstream Retail Objective
Global ecommerce is fast becoming a mainstream objective as companies look to other shores for new opportunities as the domestic market becomes saturated.