Walmart to Raise In-Store Pay
Walmart announced that in-store employees will have the opportunities to get pay raises based on performance. See what this will means for employees.
Operations & Fulfillment
Walmart Expands Ecommerce Fulfillment
Walmart said it will expand its fulfillment capacity and efficiency with four additional large-scale fulfillment centers coming online in the second quarter.
Best Buy Expanding Availability of Curbside Pickup
Mobile app-driven startup service Curbside has expanded beyond Bay area Target locations and a San Jose mall to include three Best Buy stores in the area.
Forget The Rotting Fruit on West Coast Docks – Where’s My Order from eBay?
The intractable West coast port labor dispute may lead to shutdowns costing the U.S. economy $1.9 billion per day, but where’s my Turkish backgammon board?
Amazon Expands Prime Now Same-Day Delivery to All of Manhattan
Amazon announced it has expanded its Prime Now one- and two-hour delivery service to include all of Manhattan, with other boroughs, metros to follow.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Feb. 18, 2015
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
West Coast Port Shutdown to Continue Through the Weekend
The West Coast port shutdown will continue through Monday as the two parties appear no closer to a resolution, as many call on President Obama to step in.
5 Ecommerce Fulfillment Hot Topics for 2015
As we move further into 2015, here are five hot ecommerce fulfillment trends that should garner a lot of attention. See how you can implement these trends in 2015.
Don’t Count Out Big Retail as Focus and Investments in Omnichannel Rise
Amazon may buy Radio Shack and has opened up a store at Purdue University, but don’t count out major omnichannel retailers like Macy’s, Kohl’s and Walmart.
4 Shipping Predictions Ecommerce Businesses Need to Watch in 2015
Four shipping predictions that ecommerce business owners need to know in orders to stay competitive in 2015.