Ingram Micro Acquires Shipwire
Ingram Micro announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire global fulfillment service provider Shipwire. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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UPS Expects Cyber Monday Pick-up Volume to Rise 10%
UPS said it expects pick-up volume on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, to eclipse 32 million packages globally, an increase of 10%.
Saks Launches Off 5th Ecommerce Site
Saks Fifth Avenue launched an ecommerce site for its off-price franchise, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, which went live in September. Here is what the company has planned for their ecommerce site.
Amazon Raises Free Shipping Minimum to $35
Amazon spokesman Erik Fairleigh said in an email that the company had not changed the minimum order amount for free shipping in more than a decade. That amount was previously $25.
Free Shipping: An Ecommerce Headache or Opportunity?
Ecommerce companies that invest in shipping extras, such as speedy delivery times, vast fulfillment networks and free shipping are seeing surprising returns through customer loyalty, referrals and positive reviews. So what’s holding the rest back?
Integrated Distribution Services Expands Into New Facility
Integrated Distribution Services’ need for additional warehouse space is attributed to its continued growth in order fulfillment for the ecommerce, retail and direct selling markets. The new facility will provide IDS with 100,000+ square feet of warehouse space, in addition to its current 350,000+ square foot facility.
Overstock.com Opens Warehouse in Pennsylvania
Overstock.com’s new operation will allow a faster fulfillment of orders by taking advantage of a state-of-the-art warehouse while providing room for growth. Shipping products from the Jonestown facility will provide orders to customers from Maine to Florida within two days of order shipment.
2014 Operations Summit Call for Speakers
Operations Summit 2014 has announced a Call for Speakers! Our content covers all direct-to-customer operations and fulfillment tactics and strategies and if you would like to propose a session, workshop, or roundtable, we want to hear from you!
Balancing Innovation and Execution in Holiday Retail
Smart retailers have been preparing for Holiday 2013 for months, putting new omnichannel shopping experiences in place to entice customers to their sites and stores. Done right, online-offline initiatives – such as in-store pickup, mobile apps, and in-store kiosks – herald a rebirth of retail. But done badly, omnichannel programs alienate shoppers and damage your brand.
5 Must-Know Tips for Moving into Brick-and-Mortar
By analyzing the distribution, inventory and fulfillment requirements in advance, online retailers can substantially improve the odds of a successful physical store launch. Here are the five must-know tips for moving into brick-and-mortar retail.