What He Said
You know you’re important when a major research firm churns out an entire report analyzing your comments. In a first-ever occurrence for Wal-Mart, president
Shipping/Delivery
Tools for Serious Shippers
Multichannel retailers may rely on shippers, consolidators, logistics companies, the U.S. Postal Service, or a combination of these possibilities to get
Twice as Nice
SURE, MCDONALD’S MAY BE DOWNSIZING its menu, but don’t let that fool you. When it comes to food, it’s unlikely you can have too much of a good thing.
opinion & response
No Thorn in This Lion’s Paw The copywriting staff of Drs. Foster & Smith was thrilled to be included in your top five for copy in Herschell Gordon Lewis’s
Matrix Reloaded
Direct-to-customer catalog management software saw a number of changes during the past year. Computer Solutions and Best Software collaborated on extending
Perfect Shipment
99.9% That’s Herbalife’s order accuracy rate, pre-inspection. Impressive, but not good enough when you’re intent on shipping the perfect shipment. So,
Running on Empty
Although the slight improvement in the U.S. economy should translate into an upturn in the market for warehouse/distribution space, warehousing and DC
Orvis To Sue Dunn’s Over Alleged Copycat Catalog
Imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery for outdoor sporting gear and apparel cataloger Orvis. The Manchester, VT-based cataloger told CATALOG
Service and Style
COMMON WISDOM HAS IT that the 55-plus age group and the Internet are like apples and oranges they don’t mix well. But it’s not necessarily so. Appleseed’s,
Dear Miss Lonelycarts
It’s not always easy to communicate with your third-party logistics providers. Most of them are more comfortable in front of their computer screens or