Target to Test Same-Day Delivery
Target will test same-day delivery next month in three markets, the discount department store merchant said May 21 during its first-quarter earnings call.
Operations & Fulfillment
The Robots are Coming! The Robots are Coming!
Amazon will increase the number of robot workers in its fulfillment centers from 1,000 to 10,000. Here’s more on Amazon’s increased use of Kiva Systems’ technology, and what it will mean for its human workforce.
A 5-step Guide to Winning with Marketplaces
Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay have become a major channel for e-commerce. Here’s a step-by-step guide to launch your marketplace presence.
eBay Hacked – Users Asked to Change Passwords
The database, which was compromised between late February and early March, included eBay customers’ name, encrypted password, email address, physical address, phone number and date of birth. However, the database did not contain financial information or other confidential personal information.
Saving Shipping Costs with Geographically-optimized Origin Points
There is definitely a balancing act between reducing shipping distances and costs, which also reduces transit times to your customers. In this video, BuyAutoParts.com president and COO Matt Glauber talks about the benefits of geographically optimizing your origin points.
The Pros and Cons of Drop Shipping
In this video taken last month at Operations Summit 2014, S&S Worldwide Director of Distribution Mark Desrosiers shares his views on drop shipping with Multichannel Merchant Managing Editor Tim Parry.
3 Steps to Prep for Dads and Grads
Customer behavior during the summer holidays is quite different from the winter and Christmas shopping season. While this can present a challenge for retailers, it’s also a great opportunity to connect with new shoppers and build customer loyalty. Here are 3 steps retailers can take to ensure they are ready for graduations and Father’s Day.
The Bon-Ton Leasing New Fulfillment Center in Ohio
E Smith Realty Partners has recently secured a 743,600-square-foot lease with The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. for a direct-to-consumer fulfillment center in West Jefferson, OH.
Amazon Adds Sunday Delivery to 15 More Cities
In addition to the 15 cities just announced, Amazon and the USPS plan to continue to roll out Sunday delivery to a large portion of the U.S. population this year.
3 Steps to Adjust to Major FedEx Rate Increase
Effective January 1, FedEx Ground will apply dimensional weight pricing to all shipments. So what can shippers do? Rob Martinez, DLP, shares his strategies with Multichannel Merchant.