Walmart Expands Ecommerce Fulfillment
Walmart said it will expand its fulfillment capacity and efficiency with four additional large-scale fulfillment centers coming online in the second quarter.
Operations & Fulfillment
Cool New Technology Showcased at eTail West
Sure, there were things like mimosa breaks and Xbox tournaments to lure eTail West attendees into the Solutions Zone. But attendees also made the most of their time at eTail West and met with their current and potential new technology vendors out on the show floor. Here’s a look at 6 eTail West 2015 vendors who stood out in the pack.
Forget The Rotting Fruit on West Coast Docks – Where’s My Order from eBay?
The intractable West coast port labor dispute may lead to shutdowns costing the U.S. economy $1.9 billion per day, but where’s my Turkish backgammon board?
Amazon Expands Prime Now Same-Day Delivery to All of Manhattan
Amazon announced it has expanded its Prime Now one- and two-hour delivery service to include all of Manhattan, with other boroughs, metros to follow.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Feb. 18, 2015
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Redefining Omnichannel: Put the Consumer at the Center
What consumers not only want, but have come to expect, is a consistent, relevant and personalized experience across every channel in which they engage with a retailer. Here are three tips that retailers should keep in mind when they go into their next omnichannel strategy session.
West Coast Port Shutdown to Continue Through the Weekend
The West Coast port shutdown will continue through Monday as the two parties appear no closer to a resolution, as many call on President Obama to step in.
The Anatomy of the Perfect Ecommerce Checkout
In order to create the perfect ecommerce checkout that is optimized for shoppers, examine analytics to understand when, where and why they’re dropping out.
Don’t Count Out Big Retail as Focus and Investments in Omnichannel Rise
Amazon may buy Radio Shack and has opened up a store at Purdue University, but don’t count out major omnichannel retailers like Macy’s, Kohl’s and Walmart.
4 Shipping Predictions Ecommerce Businesses Need to Watch in 2015
Four shipping predictions that ecommerce business owners need to know in orders to stay competitive in 2015.