New Alipay Service Helps Western Companies Expand to China

| Daniela Forte

Known as ePass, the new service combines Alipay’s cross-border foreign currency settlement capability with overseas delivery solutions from China Smart Logistics Network. It offers retailers access to e-marketing options from Chinese online ad network Alimama.

Amazon to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Workers

| Mike O'Brien

Amazon announced it plans to hire 80,000 seasonal employees at its 50 fulfillment centers and 15 sortation centers in the U.S. to handle peak demand.

Costco Enters China Through Tmall

| Daniela Forte

The online store launch will extend Costco’s product offering to consumers in mainland China for the first time. Costco’s online store will initially provide a range of products including food and healthcare product listings, as well as Costco’s private label Kirkland Signature products.

O+F Distribution Center Roundup

| Mike O'Brien

A listing of some recently announced expansions and additions in distribution and fulfillment centers.

O+F Advisor 10-15-14

| Chris Intili

View Web Version O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics October 14 , 2014 Report: U.S. Same-Day Delivery Sales to Reach $4B by 2018 UPS Buys Global Ecommerce Firm … Continue Reading →

MCM Global Ecommerce 10/17/14

| Chris Intili

Global Ecommerce – Multichannel Merchant View Web Version October 16, 2014   New Alipay Service Helps Western Companies Expand to China Known as ePass, the new service combines Alipay’s cross-border … Continue Reading →

Best Practices for Retail Operations and Fulfillment

| Mike O'Brien

There are several perennial challenges facing operations and fulfillment professionals. In this executive summary, several operations executives tell you how to address these challenges. Get your digital download today.

Your 2014 Guide to Order Management Systems

| Ernie Schell

Is it time to replace or upgrade your existing order management system? This comprehensive report of technology providers will help you compare and contrast various order management systems, and help guide your decision.

MCM Global Ecommerce 10/10/14

| Chris Intili

Global Ecommerce – Multichannel Merchant View Web Version October 10, 2014   UPS Buys Global Ecommerce Firm i-parcel UPS announced today it has acquired U.S.-based global ecommerce enabler and logistics … Continue Reading →

O+F Advisor 10-8-14

| Chris Intili

View Web Version O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics October 07 , 2014 Why Exceeding Fulfillment Expectations is the New Holiday Ecommerce Strategy MetaPack Acquires ABOL Software Inc. … Continue Reading →