Do You Have the Chops to be a Top 3PL? Tell Us Why!
We’re looking for a few good 3PLs! Tell us why you excel at third-party logistics, and we’ll add you to Multichannel Merchant’s Top 3PLs 2016 list.
Operations & Fulfillment
3 Ways to Avoid Holiday Shipping Disasters
The holiday shipping peak is always difficult to handle no matter how established your business. So plan ahead and take the necessary precautions.
FedEx Raises Some Shipping Rates Ahead of Peak
FedEx has announced a number of rate changes, some of which will take place in January while others will take effect Nov. 2, ahead of the holiday rush.
Week in Review: Ho Ho Ho, the Holiday Season is Here!
Put down your pumpkin spice lattes, etailers… the 2015 Holiday Season is here! Well, at least it’s here for those in the retail industry. We all know this is the time to make any final tweaks and adjustments, and you can find some helpful hints, and more, in the latest Week in Review…
Home Depot Opens Massive Ohio Distribution Center
Home Depot has opened a 1.6 million square foot fulfillment center in Ohio to support its growing ecommerce business, which represents about 5% of sales.
FedEx Grows Profit but Misses Analyst Forecast, Lowers Outlook
FedEx grew Q1 revenue and earnings but missed analyst forecasts, and lowered its fiscal 2016 outlook. Weak global conditions and currency issues were cited.
ShipStation Expands Features for Canadian Ecommerce Sellers
ShipStation continues to augment its features and services for Canada-based ecommerce businesses, adding Canada Post’s Solutions for Small Business, DHL Express Canada and support for metric weights and measurements.
The Gift of Shipping Options for Consumers This Holiday Season
This holiday season 93% of consumers find shipping options to be an important factor for the overall shopping experience. See what options consumers want this holiday season.
The Keys to a Successful Drop Shipping Program
Drop shipping offers several advantages, including expanding inventory and reducing out-of-stocks. Here are some best practices to help make it succeed.
9 Omnichannel Retail Strategic Priorities
Retailers are constantly challenged to provide a seamless and consistent customer experience across all channels. See the top nine omnichannel retail strategic priorities are for success.