Superstorm Sandy Delivery Service Delays: Nov. 2, 2012
FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service said service interruptions continue in the areas hit by Superstorm Sandy.
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Inbound Freight Could Be Affected by Hurricane Sandy
As much of the East Coast seeks to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the storm’s wake could have a significant impact on inbound freight as Black Friday looms less than a month away.
How to Accurately Forecast Holiday Inventory
By this time of year, promotional goods orders are already in process, particularly for those that are sourced overseas. But what about the many SKUs that can be sourced domestically, or even locally? For these shorter lead-time SKUs, there
3 Keys for Using Stores as Distribution Hubs
Implementing omnichannel distribution options like in-store pickup and ship-from-store are rising to the top of many retailers
FedEx Predicting a 13% Increase in Holiday Shipping
FedEx said it expects to see a 13% increase compared to last year
5 Tips for Dealing with Post-holiday Returns
Most retailers see an uptake in RTV the week after Christmas through mid-February. While there may not be time to make major changes to your operation before the inbound starts to arrive, there is time to implement the following practices so that your distribution center greets returns and exchanges with increased efficiency and exceptional customer service. Here are five tips for dealing with your post-holiday returns.
Amazon to Hire 50,000 Seasonal Fulfillment Center Employees
Will merchants be the big winners this holiday season? They just might since many, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, The Limited and Kohls, have announced major increases in seasonal employment this year.
Online Sales Tax Will Create Ecommerce Chaos
Steve DelBianco, executive director of NetChoice, said there is “big momentum” for federal legislation that would allow states to require online retailers to collect sales tax