O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Aug. 5, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Operations & Fulfillment
Why Retailers are Slow to Go Omnichannel
Retailers throw out the term omnichannel like every merchant is offering their customers the ability to buy online and pick up in store. But truth be told,that’s a big part of the reason you’re seeing a slowdown of omnichannel roll-outs. Here’s why omnichannel tends to fail at the store level.
Macy’s To Expand Same-Day Delivery to 9 New Markets
After a successful fall pilot in 8 markets, Macy’s is expanding same-day delivery service to 9 additional metro areas, giving it greater reach than Amazon.
UPS to Acquire Coyote Logistics for $1.8 Billion
UPS will acquire Coyote Logistics, a technology-driven, non-asset based truckload freight brokerage company, for $1.8 billion from Warburg Pincus.
Are You Holding Onto Your Fulfillment System Too Long?
Your OMS or ERP system may be right for your call center, merchandisers and web integration. But are the requirements the same as they were 10-15 years ago?
Jet Sets Bold Goal of $20 Billion by 2020
Fresh off its launch, Jet is betting that delivering savings by pulling out supply chain costs will lead to ultimate success in a space dominated by Amazon.
EU Probing FedEx’ Proposed Acquisition of TNT Express
The EU is investigating whether FedEx’ proposed acquisition of TNT Express would be an anti-competitive deal in the European parcel delivery market.
Week in Review: eBay Now Same-Day Service Grounded
eBay has pulled the plug on its eBay Now same-day delivery pilot programs, but is still exploring solutions that fit better with its 25 million sellers. Here’s a look at this weeks’ news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world… and more.
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.
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.