UPS Beats Q2 Earnings Estimate Even As Revenue Falls
UPS’s Q2 earnings beat analyst estimates, even as revenue was slightly below expectations. Its B2B business gained from ecommerce, omnichannel and returns.
Shipping/Delivery
UPS Access Point Network Expands to 100 Cities
UPS is expanding its Access Point pickup program to 100 U.S. cities by the end of 2015, with 8,000 locations here and 22,000 in 10 countries worldwide.
eBay Shuts Down Same-Day Delivery Pilots
eBay has shut down its eBay Now same-day delivery service, as well as a pilot local delivery service in Brooklyn, NY, as expected growth never materialized.
Supply Chain Risk: When Bad Things Happen to Good Cargo
As supply chains are often global in scope and impact fiscal health, supply chain risk is a major issue. Here are some steps to take to mitigate that risk.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 27, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Understanding the 8 Stages of the Omnichannel Order Lifecycle
To optimize operations and drive success, retailers must focus on processes, technology and people across all 8 stages of the omnichannel order lifecycle.
AmazonFresh Expands to the U.K.
While several U.S. cities have yet to reap the benefits of AmazonFresh, several reports are indicating the grocery delivery service will begin expanding overseas to the U.K. as early as September of this year.
Brazil a Lucrative but Complex Market for Cross-Border Trade
Brazil represents a complex but lucrative market for cross-border ecommerce, one that Alibaba’s AliExpress discount marketplace has learned to crack.
Chinese Consumers Want Fast Delivery, Alibaba Executive Says
Rapid delivery, customer interaction and cost transparency are keys to success in China, an Alibaba executive said at Growing Global in Hollywood, CA.
UPS Expands Billing Options with Staples Partnership
UPS and Staples are teaming up to make it easier to ship UPS packages from any Staples location. See what this will mean for small businesses.