UPS Says Christmas Packages Won’t Be On Time
Johnny wants a pair of skates, Suzy wants a sled… but if they’re supposed to arrive on-time via a UPS truck, they may be gettin’ nuttin’ for Christmas. UPS posted … Continue Reading →
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FedEx Express Christmas Cut-off Date is Dec. 23
Procrastinators, take note—the last day to ship holiday packages via FedEx Express for delivery before Christmas in the United States is Monday, Dec. 23.
Get a Glimpse into the Biggest Shipping Day of the Year at UPS
Monday marked the biggest shipping day of the year for UPS as they geared up and shipped out 34 million packages. So how exactly does UPS handle this organized chaos? Take a look at this video to get a firsthand look inside the busy shipping day of the year.
UPS Kicks Off Peak Week
UPS’s extensive network is designed to provide for timely and safe delivery of customers’ holiday gifts. Customers can ship as late as Monday, Dec. 23, using UPS air services.
Belk Plans Ecommerce Distribution Center Expansion
Department store retailer Belk, Inc. announced plans to expand its ecommerce distribution and fulfillment center in South Carolina.
Home Depot to Look Into Same-Day Shipping Initiative in 2014
With the addition of three new distribution centers in California, Atlanta, and Ohio, Home Depot announced plans on Dec. 11 to develop same-day shipping capabilities.
FedEx Ground Building New Distribution Center in South Carolina
A new $40 million, 254,000-square-foot FedEx Ground distribution center is coming to South Carolina, according to local news outlets. The distribution center is expected to begin operations in 2015.
5 Steps to a Successful Convenience Commerce Model
For merchants wanting to implement a successful convenience commerce program, there are five ways to make it both convenient for customers and profitable for your business.
Amazon Prime Air: Delivery By Drones
Amazon is hoping that, by 2015, it will be able to deliver orders via droids. Yes, drones. Amazon Prime Air is hoping for takeoff in 2015.
Walmart Rolls Back Free Shipping Threshold for Cyber Monday
Walmart will roll back its free shipping threshold to $35 on Cyber Monday, with will match what Amazon actually raised its free shipping minimum to last month.