Week in Review: Amazon and PayPal Payments Battle Heats Up
It is probably not a coincidence that Amazon Payments and PayPal both announced record number of users following what’s been the most successful holiday season for mobile commerce.
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Same-Day Delivery Should Be About Customer Convenience
You know how the cable guy gives you a 4-hour window of when he’s going to come connect your service, and it’s more like a 6- or 8-hour wait time? … Continue Reading →
Millennials More Interested in Same-Day Delivery from Online Retailers
A survey by Bizrate Insights has found that Millennials are the most interested in same-day delivery, with nearly a third (30%) of them saying it is important, contrasted by only 5% of Seniors.
Deliv Acquires NYC Same-Day Provider Zipments
Same-day delivery provider Deliv is continuing its market expansion plan by acquiring New York same-day company Zipments, after acquiring WeDeliver in June.
Amazon Sued by Contractors Claiming They’re Employees
Joining the likes of Uber, Postmates and FedEx, Amazon is facing a lawsuit from contract delivery drivers who claim they should be classified as employees
Kohl’s Adds Same-Day Delivery in 6 New Markets with Deliv
Kohl’s has added same-day delivery service in 6 new markets, bringing the total to 9, with help from crowdsourced last-mile delivery provider Deliv.
Amazon Flex Pushes Into Uber, Postmates Territory
Amazon Flex pushes into Uber territory by tapping independent contractors to fulfill one- and two-hour orders for Prime members in 11 metro areas.
Shipping Options, Especially Free, Continue to Delight Shoppers, Survey Finds
Offering consumers different holiday shipping options is key this holiday season, while free shipping still trumps fast, according to a new survey.
Half of Millennials Want Same-Day Delivery, but Most Retailers Don’t Offer It
Two new surveys demonstrated the growing expectation from millennials for same-day shipping, while relatively few retailers are offering it.
Kohl’s Amps Up Digital for a Faster Omnichannel Experience
Kohl’s announced omnichannel and digital initiatives to support its commitment to delivering an easy shopping experience. See what plans Kohl’s is ready to roll out.