TNT Express Reports Loss, Talks of Challenges Ahead of FedEx Acquisition
Dutch firm TNT Express reported an operating loss and lower comparable revenues for Q1 and said it faced a challenging 2015 ahead of the FedEx acquisition.
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Bigcommerce Acquires Retail POS Provider Zing
Ecommerce platform company Bigcommerce announced it has acquired Zing, a provider of mobile retail technologies.
UPS Reports Net Income Up 12.6% in Q1
UPS’s Q1 net income was up 12.6% to $1.02 billion, as executives said they’re making gains in revenue and profitability in its growing ecommerce business.
Amazon Launches New B2B Marketplace
Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Business, a new marketplace on Amazon.com. See what the new marketplace offers for sellers and customers.
Customer Experience Award Winners Demonstrate Retail Innovation
The awards, established to recognize retailers at the cutting edge of delivery, packaging, returns, customer experience and innovation, were presented in a ceremony at the annual Operations Summit 2015. See which retailer took home an award.
Deliv Founder Counters FedEx Take on Same-Day Delivery Services
The founder of crowdsourcing delivery service Deliv says same-day delivery startups like hers are more disruptive than FedEx Chairman Fred Smith lets on.
O+F Advisor Distribution and Fulfillment Center Roundup, April 27, 2015
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in direct-to-consumer distribution and fulfillment centers.
More Retailers Transition to a Single Order Management Solution
In the next three years, 250% more retailers will be transitioning to a single order management solution to support a unified commerce experience across all channels. See what this will mean for retailers.
Is Custom Packaging Worth it for Ecommerce Retailers?
Is custom packaging worthwhile for ecommerce retailers? This infographic by Shorr Packaging Corp., weighs the costs and benefits, see what this means for ecommerce retailers.
Retailers Seeking New Distribution Efficiencies
The potential for retail brands to reduce net landed cost of goods by optimizing shipping costs relates directly to the nature of the products they ship to retailers.