Multichannel Merchant Week In Review The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week

week of 8/25/2017
Do You Have the Chops to be a Top Ecommerce 3PL?
For the third year in a row, the editorial team at Multichannel Merchant is putting together a valuable service for our readers: The MCM Top 3PLs, a listing of leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers in ecommerce and direct-to-customer operations. How does your organization measure up? If you're a 3PL provider, you need to be part of this exclusive resource.…»
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Get Your Holiday Email Marketing Strategy for 2017
This report will take an in-depth look at what worked and what didn’t in 2016, what the latest trends are in email marketing and the best ways to engage with the consumer.
 
How eBay Offers a Personalized Mobile Experience with AI
eBay has launched Image Search and Find It On eBay, using machine learning and artificial intelligence to let shoppers search for products using imagery on their mobile devices. See how this will shift the way customers search for items on the marketplace. …»
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Macy's Inc., Announces New President and Restructuring Plans
Macy’s, Inc. announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of a single simplified merchandising organization and an enhanced focus on the company’s data analytics capabilities. See how these plans will shift Macy's business. …»
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Get Recognized as a Top 3PL
Applications are now being accepted for MCM’s 2018 Top 3PL Provider index. The listing is free to all qualified applicants. Apply today!
Amazon Recruiting Last-Mile Carriers Ahead of Peak Season
Amazon is hosting several open houses this month to recruit last-mile carriers as it expands its logistics operations to help bulk up its rapid delivery services ahead of the busy holiday season.…»
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Walmart Enters Voice Ordering Fray with Google Partnership
Walmart is jumping with both feet into voice-directed ordering through a partnership with Google that will let customers place voice orders through the Google Home system and have them fulfilled and delivered as part of the Google Express marketplace and delivery network. See what else the deal entails, and the one major way that Walmart has it all over Amazon's Alexa.…»
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Peak Season Summit 2017 is now Available On Demand!
All the sessions from this blockbuster event are now available – and all free Get insight on peak – from orders through returns and more!
 
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