Omnichannel Investments Pay Off for Brick-and-Mortar Retailers

| Erik Morton

While things look dire in physical retail, investments in omnichannel are paying off for some traditional retailers. There are similarities in the playbook across a diverse group of companies, including aligning physical stores with the ecommerce channel, investing in private brands, and aggressively expanding product assortment. See how some of the leaders are staying ahead of the curve.

DSW Connects Online and In-Store with New Brand Mission

| Daniela Forte

In an effort to inspire self-expression, DSW is launching a new brand mission through various initiatives both online and in store. See what the new brand mission will mean for the company and what is included.

How Touch of Modern Tapped Automation, Technology to Scale Rapidly

| Jonathan Wu

Technology is the beating heart in ecommerce, and a strong heart builds endurance. Read how Touch of Modern’s in-house technology platform enabled it to build operational software around a single data warehouse, and how an accounts payable automation solution tracked 20,000+ supplier payments per year globally without a single headcount dedicated to AP.

What Are Your Inventory Management Metrics Telling You?

| Curt Barry

Among the strategies that will make you more competitive, increase sales and improve customer service, better inventory management, including planning and forecasting, should be at the top of the list. To help you get a better handle on inventory management, tracking these key performance indicators (KPIs) will help you assess your performance.

A Merchant’s Guide to Holiday Ecommerce Fulfillment Success

| Michael Griffiths

If Amazon Prime Day is any indication of what’s to be expected during this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, we’re in for another year of holiday shopping season mayhem. With the line continuing to blur between physical and digital and ecommerce, here are four steps merchants can take to prepare for holiday ecommerce success from Cyber Weekend on.

MCM The Week In Review 9-29-17

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 9/29/2017 How Touch of Modern Tapped Automation, Technology to Scale Rapidly Technology is the beating heart … Continue Reading →

MCM O+F Advisor 9-27-17

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 09/27/2017 Review Options Before Investing in Warehouse Automation While automation is speeding up and optimizing so many aspects of the … Continue Reading →

Review Options Before Investing in Warehouse Automation

| Mike O'Brien

While automation is speeding up and optimizing so many aspects of the retail supply chain, companies should look for process changes before making major technology investments, attendees were told at last week’s Parcel Forum in Nashville.

How Complacency Can Stunt the Growth of Your Ecommerce Business

| Daniela Forte

Is the “do nothing” approach harmful or beneficial to your business? It’s important to consider all of the alternatives when it comes to a certain project and “doing nothing” may be the path you’re taking. This report will take a look at all the options necessary to ensure the success of your ecommerce business.