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New Flow Center Model at Target Reduces Store Inventory, Speeds Fulfillment

May 17, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Target is taking a new approach to its distribution model for retail and ecommerce orders, testing out a “flow center” concept that draws from a common inventory pool and sends smaller shipments to stores to enable quicker turns and lower stock levels.

Amazon Suddenly Drops Out of Google Shopping PLAs

May 9, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

After testing the waters, Amazon has stopped bidding on product listing ads on Google Shopping, according to data from marketing agency Merkle, opening the door for home goods sellers in their absence. See what this decision means for sellers, and what might be behind it.

Target Launches Same-Day Delivery from Store in Urban Markets

April 17, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

In the endless march toward greater and faster convenience in shopping across channels, Target announced that 60 outlets in five major markets will offer a same-day delivery service on in-store purchases, making it easier to get bulky items home to an urban dwelling.

Target Boosts Its Omnichannel Fulfillment Capabilities

March 12, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Target announced a number of initiatives to improve its omnichannel delivery and fulfillment services for customers as it continues to feel the heat from Amazon and other major competitors in retail and ecommerce.

Merchants Differentiating in the Last Mile, Returns, Outsourcing

February 26, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

As merchants search for ways to contend with the behemoth of Amazon – which accounted for about half of ecommerce sales in 2017 – many are focusing on the last mile, returns and outsourcing to battle back. This MCM Outlook report, based on our annual survey of Multichannel Merchant readers, looks at trends and stats in all three areas.

Texas Grocer H-E-B Acquires Austin-Based Favor Delivery

February 20, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

In a smaller version of December’s Target-Shipt deal, Dallas-based grocery chain H-E-B is acquiring Favor Delivery of Austin, an app-based service with access to 50,000 “runners” across Texas.

Whole Foods Two-Hour Delivery Already Booming in Austin

February 14, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Whole Foods just started offering free two-hour delivery for Amazon Prime members in four markets last week and the service is already starting to take off, at least in Austin, TX. See what else is cooking in the hot e-grocery sector.

Target Launches Same-Day Delivery in Florida, Alabama, Plans Rapid Expansion

January 29, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Wasting no time incorporating its latest acquisition, Target is rolling out same-day delivery via Shipt from 57 stores covering South Florida and Alabama starting Feb. 1, with plans to rapidly expand the service, making it available nationwide over the next year.

Target Buys Shipt, Expands Same-Day Delivery Capability

December 14, 2017 | Mike O'Brien

In the perpetual game of keep-up with Amazon and Walmart, Target announced plans to acquire delivery service provider Shipt for $550 million, expanding same-day delivery to half of its stores by early 2018 and all major markets by the next holiday season.

Eagle Foods Improves Walmart Compliance with Freight Consolidation

December 12, 2017 | Mike O'Brien

Eagle Foods has increased its compliance score with Walmart’s new, stricter vendor shipping requirements through a freight consolidation program. See what the new program requires and how Eagle has been able to hit the tight windows.

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