O+F Distribution Center Roundup
A listing of some recently announced expansions and additions in distribution and fulfillment centers.
News
Amazon Launches Same-Day Pickup in UK
Expanding a service it has offered here overseas, Amazon has launched same-day parcel pickup in the UK through its delivery partner Connect Group.
Is Google a Threat to Amazon with New Membership Pricing?
Google Express has challenged Amazon’s membership pricing by offering the service for $95 a year, while Amazon offers its Prime membership service for $99 a year.
Report: U.S. Same-Day Delivery Sales to Reach $4B by 2018
Multichannel Merchant talks to BI Intelligence senior analyst Cooper Smith about why he estimates U.S. same-day delivery sales will pass $4 billion by 2018.
UPS Access Point, My Choice Programs Expanded
UPS Access Point pickup program is being expanded to all major U.S. metro areas by 2015. The company is also adding its My Choice program in 15 countries.
JC Penney Names New CEO Just Before the Holidays
JC Penney has named Marvin Ellison, currently the executive vice president of stores at Home Depot, as its new president and CEO-designee effective Nov. 1, according to a press release.
What to Make of Amazon’s Brick-and-Mortar Store Launch
What we know is that the Amazon store has two loading docks, and a tremendous amount of foot traffic. It’s speculated that Amazon will use the store as a same-day delivery hub, and to process returns.
UPS Buys Global Ecommerce Firm i-parcel
UPS announced today it has acquired U.S.-based global ecommerce enabler and logistics company i-parcel for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition complements UPS’s international cross-border logistics capabilities from the U.S. and U.K., now extending to more than 100 countries.
Your 2014 Guide to Warehouse Management Systems
Here’s the most comprehensive guide to warehouse management systems that serve direct-to-customer fulfillment locations. You’ll find not only a comprehensive list, but comprehensive data about theses systems and the companies … Continue Reading →
eBay to Finally Split Off PayPal
Creating two standalone businesses best positions eBay and PayPal to capitalize on their respective growth opportunities in the rapidly-changing global commerce and payments landscape, and is the best path for creating sustainable shareholder value.