Macy’s to Expand Seasonal Employment in Fulfillment Centers

| Daniela Forte

Macy’s Inc. will gear up for the holiday season by hiring 6,600 seasonal employees to work in its online fulfillment centers, and an additional 1,200 seasonal employees to work in the fulfillment areas of the 500 Macy’s stores that fill and ship orders directly to customers.

Amazon Lockers Removed from Staples and RadioShack

| Daniela Forte

After a one year test program, Amazon has decided to remove its lockers from both Staples Inc. and RadioShack Corp. Both retailers have said the delivery program either didn’t meet it’s criteria or match up with its fulfillment strategy.

Newegg Planning Indianapolis Distribution Center

| Erin Lynch

Newegg, an exclusive online-only electronics retailer, is looking to open a new Midwest distribution center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The proposal is expected to cost $15 million to lease and equip the 800,000 square-foot facility.

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5 Tips to Prepare for the Holiday Shipping Rush

| Daniela Forte

Even though the holiday season is almost here, there is still time to prepare for the rush. Merchants are actively getting ready for what many believe will be a busy holiday season. Here are five holiday shipping tips worth implementing.

Shipping Concerns for Holiday 2013

| Daniela Forte

Merchants are steadily getting ready for holiday 2013 and many have several shipping concerns as they head into this busy time of the year. See what these shipping concerns are this year among merchants.