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.
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Looking at Marketing Performance from the Outside In
It has been said that ignorance is bliss. I am confident though that old adage doesn’t apply when it comes to measuring the performance of your marketing programs through the lens of your internal data only.
Pre-Holiday Power-Up: Building Better Subscriber Profiles
Most marketers focus early holiday planning on campaign and promotional details because they influence almost every detail in marketing efforts and are essential for driving sales. However, there are other factors that can be easily overlooked that can also help shape the success of the busiest time of the year.
Jewelry, Apparel Drive July Boost in Online Sales
Jewelry led the way with online sales up 18%, followed by clothing accessories at 17% and packaged goods at 16%. Books and magazines saw 7% growth in July.
Simplifying Global Ecommerce with Service Partners
When it comes to going global with your business, retailers will find that there are several “moving parts” to the entire process as it relates to delivering international orders. This is why retailers may want to consider working with a service partner to make the global transition an easy one.
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.
Creating a 360-Degree View of the Customer
Creating a single view of the customer is the goal for many retailers, but having their data in multiple places is preventing many of them from making this a reality.
How to Transform Your Ecommerce Legacy Platform
How old is your legacy ecommerce platform? For many retailers, their front-end and back-end platforms could be anywhere from 10 to 15 years old, leaving many in serious need of an overhaul.
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.