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Banana Republic Offering Free Same-Day Shipping for Holidays

December 16, 2014 | Mike O'Brien

In the never-ending battle for holiday shopping dollars, clothing retailer Banana Republic is offering free same-day shipping from Wednesday, Dec. 17 through Tuesday, Dec. 23 as part of its “Procrastinators Event” promotional program, the company said in a press release.

Through crowdsourced same-day shipping provider Deliv, customers who use Banana Republic’s reserve in store option on its website can opt for free same-day delivery in eight cities: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Houston and Seattle.

FedEx, UPS, FedEx Ground, FedEx Express, FedEx Smartpost, FedEx Freight, ecommerce fulfillment

FedEx Expands with the Acquisition of GENCO

December 16, 2014 | Daniela Forte

FedEx announces acquisition of third-party logistics provider, GENCO, that will expand FedEx service offerings. See what this means for both companies.

Warehouse/Distribution Center, warehouse, distribution center, Macy's, Target, Cabela's, FedEx, Ashley Furniture, Flexsteel Industries, Operations and Fulfillment, Shipping/Delivery

O+F Distribution Center Roundup, Dec. 15, 2014

December 15, 2014 | Mike O'Brien

O+F’s listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers.

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Dec. 15 Is Peak Holiday Shipping Volume Day for FedEx, USPS

December 15, 2014 | Mike O'Brien

Monday, Dec. 15 is expected to be the highest volume delivery day for both FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service, with UPS projecting the following Monday, Dec. 22, to be its largest shipping day this holiday season.

Omnichannel, omnichannel fulfillment, omnichannel retail, omnichannel operations, ecommerce, retail ecommerce, Amazon, Amazon.com

3 Barriers to Omnichannel Success

December 12, 2014 | Yan Krupnik

Approximately one-third of retailers have invested in some level of omnichannel capabilities, but those that haven’t are setting themselves up for failure. Cross-channel features considered a luxury yesterday are a necessity today. So, what’s preventing retailers from omnichannel integration?

Study Shows Significant Cross-border Opportunities

December 11, 2014 | Tim Parry

New research from PayPal and Ipsos shows that cross-border trade is a driving force of the global marketplace, with cross-border shoppers, spending approximately twice as much as consumers who only shop domestically. Here’s a look at where customers prefer to buy cross-border, and what motivates them to buy.