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The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week
week of 12/20/2019 |
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| Multichannel Merchant Publishes MCM Top 3PL Directory for 2020 |
| Multichannel Merchant has published its fifth annual MCM Top 3PL listing for 2020, a searchable directory of leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers in ecommerce and direct-to-customer operations. 3PLs have been growing in importance as ecommerce grows and more merchants look to outsource operations and fulfillment.…» |
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| How a Supply Chain Makeover Will Help Le Tote Integrate Lord & Taylor |
| Le Tote plans to modernize Lord & Taylor’s assets, including integration with Le Tote’s rental business to drive upselling. Retail industry veteran Robert Escobar has signed on to help Le Tote create a roadmap for a supply chain makeover to meet its business objectives. Find out more in this MCM CommerceChat podcast interview.…» |
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| Target, Walmart Turn Up Heat on Last-Minute Holiday Ordering |
| Target’s new last-minute delivery deals and deadlines for holiday gifts has it going head-to-head with Walmart over whose fulfillment is faster and more accommodating for shoppers. Both retail giants offer free two-day shipping, but Walmart has the edge in guaranteed delivery by Christmas for ultra-last-minute shoppers.…» |
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| Amazon Tells 3P Sellers: No FedEx Ground; Complains of Service Issues |
| Amazon is telling 3P sellers they can’t use FedEx Ground for Prime deliveries this holiday season, citing performance issues, according to the Wall Street Journal, saying the policy will remain until there are improvements. UPS and other carriers stand to benefit in the short term if they can find room in their networks.…» |
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| New Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Takes Broom to C-Suite in Shakeup Move |
| Just a month into the job from Target, new Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton has let go six executives as part of a major shakeup at the struggling home goods retailer after years of negative results. Tritton saw great success as chief merchandising officer at Target, launching private label brands, some now north of $1 billion. …» |
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