In an effort to address overcapacity issues in its dozens of fulfillment centers, Amazon has instituted new charges that will penalize third-party sellers – who make up more than half of its sales – for having slow-moving inventory. See what these changes mean and what else Amazon is doing to deal with inventory overflow.
Once again Amazon is working to expand its own delivery capabilities, inviting entrepreneurs to launch new companies with fleets of 20-40 vans emblazoned with the company’s ubiquitous logo, even offering discounted lease rates it has negotiated, the company announced.
If President Trump had his way and the U.S. Postal Service charged more for parcel delivery, the move would not only hurt the USPS’s parcel business but cause a ripple effect, according to a report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).
For a case that is being upheld as a bringer of clarity, the Wayfair decision is certainly providing a good bit of uncertainty as well. States, ecommerce sellers, retailers and service providers are all sorting out the practical implications of the landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Voice-powered assistants are changing the face of commerce, with as many as 60% of consumers looking to use a home voice assistant to make purchases with just a few simple words. Here is how voice assistants can protect phone-based commerce.
A year after a quiet introduction, Amazon is expanding Hub by Amazon, secure keypad-access lockers in high-rise and garden apartments that allow shoppers to grab packages at their convenience. Interestingly, the service is available to other shippers as well as Amazon itself.
Jetblack, Walmart’s new invite-only, personalized shopping service aimed at busy moms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, allows members to get same-day orders fulfilled by texting them in, at $50 a month. It’s the latest example of the beast of Bentonville seeking to go upmarket and out-innovate main rival Amazon.
Personalization is now considered merchants’ best opportunity to differentiate their brands and compete against the Amazon juggernaut by offering their customers an enhanced customer experience. Here are several factors to ensure an enhanced on-site search experience.
Amazon, vaunted for its free two-day shipping with Prime membership and free returns, has apparently been shutting out some shoppers based on how often they return purchases, according media reports. See what the reaction was and what Amazon said in response.
Sephora, Amazon, Target and Staples are among those making changes to their distribution network in Multichannel Merchant’s latest distribution center roundup.