Is this the last-ever year Black Friday, or is the end of America’s biggest shopping day nothing but speculation? Click here and find out how the role of Black Friday is changing, and other news that shaped the week.
O+F Advisor %%PLUGIN_WEB VERSION:1859651-View Web Version%% O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics November 18, 2015 Delivery Confirmation Can Keep Customers from Disappearing Confirmation of delivery not only builds … Continue Reading →
This past week, there have been three separate instances of retail brands who ran into social media blowback as a result of some type of faux paus or protest over moves tied to holiday shopping.
Same-day delivery provider Deliv is continuing its market expansion plan by acquiring New York same-day company Zipments, after acquiring WeDeliver in June.
O+F Advisor %%PLUGIN_WEB VERSION:1859651-View Web Version%% O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics October 28, 2015 FedEx Projecting 12.4% Growth in Holiday Volume FedEx is predicting a record 317 … Continue Reading →
The major package carriers’ general rate increases for 2016 are rolling in… just in time for the holidays! Here’s a look at what the carriers are doing, plus the news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world last week…
A week after it took a majority stake in ecommerce logistics provider Jagged Peak, Singapore Post announced an agreement to acquire TradeGlobal, an omnichannel provider of end-to-end ecommerce services. Here’s what it all means for U.S,-based merchants who are looking to grow their cross-border sales.
Technology-supply chain solutions firm Ingram Micro plans to acquire Docdata, a Dutch provider of order fulfillment, returns logistics and online payment.
Global Ecommerce %%PLUGIN_WEB VERSION:1859651-View Web Version%% October 16, 2015 How to Optimize Localized Websites for New International Markets More companies are increasing their growth, and revenue, by expanding into global … Continue Reading →
Jet.com has made a few splashes since the members-only marketplace officially launched 11 weeks ago. And word came this week that Jet.com eliminated its $50 membership fee. Here’s a look at Jet.com founder Marc Lore’s bold move, and the rest of the news that shaped the industry this week.