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The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week
week of 12/14/2018 |
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| Top 3PL List for 2019 Published by Multichannel Merchant |
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Multichannel Merchant has published its fourth annual MCM Top 3PL listing for 2019, a searchable directory of leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers in ecommerce and direct-to-customer operations. This key resource lists the capabilities and experience of over 50 top 3PL providers, helping you select the right one for your needs.…» |
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| How Voice Commerce is Changing the Way People Shop |
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Voice assistants are changing the way customers are making purchases with just a few words. Companies like Amazon, Google and Microsoft are making major moves in the voice assistant world. Here is how retailers should tap into this relatively new shopping channel. …» |
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| Lululemon Announces New Loyalty Program |
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Lululemon has been testing a loyalty program that charges its members $128 a year, a steep rate considering Amazon charges $119 annually for Prime membership, but one the company feels can be increased based on positive early returns and the value it offers. Here is a look at some of the membership benefits. …» |
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| Warehouse Workers Looking to Unionize in New York, New Jersey |
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Warehouse workers made their voices heard twice this week, both times involving Amazon and unionization, while in New Jersey labor groups are seeking safer conditions and better pay in ecommerce facilities statewide. Expect the unionization push to pick up momentum in 2019 as reports of working conditions continue to grow.…» |
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| FedEx Leveraging Automation to Handle Peak Volumes |
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FedEx is testing the use of autonomous tugs to transport items within its sortation and distribution facilities in an effort to handle the growing volume of bulky ecommerce orders more efficiently. See what other types of automation the carrier is using to optimize the massive flow of packages through its network at peak.…» |
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| Over 70% of U.S. Consumers Favor National Data Privacy Law |
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Nearly three-quarters of U.S. consumers favor a national data privacy law that applies to all 50 states equally, according to a new survey. Adults are most comfortable handing over their email address and birth date, and least comfortable handing giving up their address and phone number, the survey found.…» |
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