With the demise of Toys R Us, Amazon is looking to fill the gap by launching a toy catalog this holiday season, mailing it to millions of U.S. households and distributing it at Whole Foods Markets. See how else Amazon is embracing more traditional retail approaches.
SOMERVILLE, NJ, July 3, 2018 — Giftapart Inc., the internet marketplace that is revolutionizing ecommerce, announced that it has established its office in Europe. “There is no better friend of … Continue Reading →
Hamburg, Germany and Blackpool England, June 21, 2018 – With the acquisition of Centriq Group Ltd., the international technology group Körber reinforces its Business Area Logistics Systems. The acquisition has … Continue Reading →
Without accurate SKU dimensions and weights for each item in their warehouse, companies struggle to provide basic data for slotting, better capacity planning and if necessary, full truckload or LTL planning, paying more than is necessary in freight costs. Here are 8 steps to better SKU dimensioning in your operations.
It’s time for retailers to drop their expectations – of loyalty, that is. Too often, rigidly focusing on the best, most loyal customers leads to ignoring others who are worth pursuing. Winning in retail today requires keeping an eye on all customers, even those not living up to loyalty expectations. Here’s how to take an approach that balances both loyalty and engagement.
Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 6/15/2018 Same-Day Delivery App Curbside Acquired by Rakuten Tokyo-based marketplace and logistics supplier Rakuten has acquired … Continue Reading →
Tokyo-based marketplace and logistics supplier Rakuten has acquired Curbside, a startup with $50 million in funding that powers same-day store and restaurant pickup of online orders, for an undisclosed amount. See what this deal means for the retail and restaurant customers of Curbside.
Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 6/13/2018 5 Ways to Increase Labor Productivity in Your Ecommerce Fulfillment Center Many ecommerce fulfillment centers don't have accurate, consistent … Continue Reading →
Hudson’s Bay Company said it plans to close up to 10 Lord & Taylor stores over the next year, including its New York City flagship on Fifth Avenue, to focus on its digital presence. Overall Hudson’s Bay reported a double-digit gain in online sales but a larger overall net loss in the first quarter.
Rue La La is acquiring Gilt Groupe from Hudson’s Bay Company, which itself just purchased it in 2016 for $250 million, in a preservation merger of the two largest flash sale sites. Terms were not disclosed.