FedEx Q4 Net Income Up 141%, Revenue Gains 4%
FedEx reported revenue was up 4% and net income up 141% for the fourth quarter ended May 31.
Shipping
A Practical Guide to Addressing Dimensional Weight Pricing
MCM contributor Curt Barry offers practical information for shippers in light of dimensional weight pricing moves by major carriers.
Experts: New UPS Dimensional Weight Pricing Will Have Significant Impact
On the heels of a similar announcement last month by rival FedEx, United Parcel Service announced Tuesday it will expand dimensional weight pricing for all U.S. ground shipments, effective Dec. 29, 2014.
GNC Executive: Work Closer with Carriers to Avoid Holiday Shipping Issues in 2014
A GNC executive told retailers at IRCE 2014 how they could avoid a repeat of holiday shipping delays in 2014.
Endicia Introduces First Pay-On-Use Capability for USPS Return Labels
Endicia’s first-of-its-kind “pay-on-use” returns system allows online retailers to send non-prepaid USPS return labels, so postage is only deducted if the returned item hits the mail stream.
Retailers Need to Prepare for Dimensional Weight Pricing
Dimensional weight pricing means the days of small packages delivered in enormous boxes will soon be over. CHAINalytics Vice President of Supply Chain Operations Irv Grossman talked about the effect dimensional weight pricing will have on shippers at IRCE 2014.
Saving Shipping Costs with Geographically-optimized Origin Points
There is definitely a balancing act between reducing shipping distances and costs, which also reduces transit times to your customers. In this video, BuyAutoParts.com president and COO Matt Glauber talks about the benefits of geographically optimizing your origin points.
The Pros and Cons of Drop Shipping
In this video taken last month at Operations Summit 2014, S&S Worldwide Director of Distribution Mark Desrosiers shares his views on drop shipping with Multichannel Merchant Managing Editor Tim Parry.
3 Steps to Prep for Dads and Grads
Customer behavior during the summer holidays is quite different from the winter and Christmas shopping season. While this can present a challenge for retailers, it’s also a great opportunity to connect with new shoppers and build customer loyalty. Here are 3 steps retailers can take to ensure they are ready for graduations and Father’s Day.
The Use and Abuse of Customer Data
Over 40% of U.S. millenials can identify the data brands are using to track their behaviors and expect a personalized shopping experience.