Retailers Can Beat Amazon through Omnichannel, Target.com President Says
Exploiting synergies between physical and digital assets, and being guest-obsessed, not channel-obsessed, can beat Amazon, Target.com president tells IRCE.
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Foot Locker Testing Same-Day Delivery in California
In a first in the athletic footwear and apparel space, Foot Locker has started a trial of same-day/next-day delivery at five stores in California, with plans to roll it out at its 1,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada
Amazon Adds Same-Day Delivery in 6 New Cities
Amazon today announced same-day delivery is being added in the Baltimore, Dallas, Indianapolis, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC metro areas.
Can Your Business Pass the Back-to-School Test?
Some tips for online merchants in order to be prepared for success in the back-to-school shopping season.
A Practical Guide to Addressing Dimensional Weight Pricing
MCM contributor Curt Barry offers practical information for shippers in light of dimensional weight pricing moves by major carriers.
Shoe Carnival to Roll out Ship-From-Store
Shoe Carnival said its transition from 3PL to ship-from-store is foundational in terms of its overall omnichannel strategy.
Drive Online and In-store Sales with Cross-Chain Fulfillment
The key to success is not just technology, but accurate inventory allocation, intelligent order routing, in-store operations execution, and change management.
Gap Inc. Expands Reserve in Store Availability
Gap Inc. announced Nov. 20 that it has expanded its reserve in store capabilities to all U.S. Banana Republic stores and more than 200 Gap stores in 15 major U.S. markets.
Ship-from-Store is No Longer Just for Larger Merchants
The ship-from-store trend has been generating a huge amount of buzz in recent months. While major retailers are seeing big benefits such as improved customer satisfaction and shipping cost savings, it’s doesn’t mean smaller retailers should be excluded.
Merchants See Increased Satisfication with Omnichannel Fulfillment
Ecommerce has now become synonymous with omnichannel. However, while merchants are focusing their retail efforts on social, mobile and email, they should zero in on a variety of fulfillment options such as ship-from-store, in-store pickup, and buy online and return in-store.