Innotrac Reports 27% Increase in Net Service Revenue
Innotrac announced its financial results for the second quarter and is reporting a 27% increase in net service revenues.
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TJ Maxx Expected to See Fulfillment Challenges with New Ecommerce Site
While launching an online store usually is a great thing for retailers, TJ Maxx, which offers limited items at a discounted rate, might have an uphill battle when it’s site goes live if they do not handle their online inventory efficiently.
Hanes to Acquire Maidenform Brands for $575 Million
Clothing retailer Hanes has announced that it will acquire intimate apparel retailer Maidenform to the tune of $575 million.
Merchants Look To Eco-Friendly Alternatives In Packaging
The way merchants are packaging their products has changed over the years looking toward more eco-friendly alternatives along with enhanced branding on their packages.
How Well Does Your Order Fulfillment Partner Know Your Customer?
Finding the right order fulfillment partner is important for your business. What is also important is that the order fulfillment partner you are working with knows your brand and your customers in order for the operations side of your business to run smoothly.
Learning to Let Go When Outsourcing
More and more companies are looking into using Third Party Fulfillment (3PF) as an option to avoid increases in staff, warehouse size, and technology investments. But for some considering outsourcing, the basic hang-up is giving up control of contact center and fulfillment operations.
Meeting Customer’s Delivery Expectations
Are you setting shipping and delivery expectations to make the ecommerce experience less tricky for your customers. Some customers want their products quickly while others prefer a cheaper shipping option even if it takes longer, according to a blog post by Fifth Gear.
Americans Less Likely to Purchase Clothes Made in Bangladesh
A new study has found that two in five Americans say they will be less likely to buy clothes made in Bangladesh since 1,100 factory workers were killed in a building collapse there last month.
How Do 3PF Costs Compare to Your Internal Fulfillment Costs?
The proposed costs for third-party fulfillment (3PF) will depend on your company’s volume of orders and transactions, the service level metrics you set as standards, and your company profile data … Continue Reading →
Neiman Marcus to Close Operations in China
Neiman Marcus has notified its suppliers that it will be closing its Chinese warehouse citing a change in business model.