Ingram Micro Acquires Shipwire
Ingram Micro announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire global fulfillment service provider Shipwire. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Operations & Fulfillment
UPS Expects Cyber Monday Pick-up Volume to Rise 10%
UPS said it expects pick-up volume on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, to eclipse 32 million packages globally, an increase of 10%.
Saks Launches Off 5th Ecommerce Site
Saks Fifth Avenue launched an ecommerce site for its off-price franchise, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, which went live in September. Here is what the company has planned for their ecommerce site.
Amazon Raises Free Shipping Minimum to $35
Amazon spokesman Erik Fairleigh said in an email that the company had not changed the minimum order amount for free shipping in more than a decade. That amount was previously $25.
eBay Acquires Shutl to Beef Up Same-day Delivery
eBay has acquired U.K.-based same-day delivery courier service Shutl, and will use the acquisition to boost its eBay Now to 25 markets by the end of 2014. Financial terms of the Oct. 22 deal have not been disclosed.
Growing Global Marketplace Creates Increased Opportunities for Shippers, 3PLs
Shippers are continually focused on globalization, competition and shifting economic conditions in an increasingly global marketplace, leaving many to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies, according to 18th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.
Recurring Subscription Model Appeals to Customers and Merchants
Target recently announced the introduction of a subscription billing service for providing baby supplies to new moms and dads. Here’s why the recurring subscription model may be the next big thing in omnichannel.
Lowe’s Launches Natural Gas-Powered Truck Fleet
Lowe’s has launched a dedicated fleet of natural gas-powered trucks at its regional distribution center in Mount Vernon, TX, making the DIY home improvement merchant’s fleet among the first serving a major retail distribution center in North America to run solely on natural gas.
Online Support Centers are Essential for Fast Growing Companies
With self-service support, such as a customer portal or support center, customers can help themselves 24 hours a day. Learn how customer self-service support leads to higher customer satisfaction at a lower cost.
Free Shipping: An Ecommerce Headache or Opportunity?
Ecommerce companies that invest in shipping extras, such as speedy delivery times, vast fulfillment networks and free shipping are seeing surprising returns through customer loyalty, referrals and positive reviews. So what’s holding the rest back?