MultiChannel MerchantMore from MultiChannel MerchantLogistics OutsourcingWith Ship-from-Store Initiative, Macy's Has '800 Fulfillment Centers'Back in the fall, Macy's spokesman Jim Sluzewski said his company would consider further expansion of its ship-from-store initiatives after it evaluates its 2012 holiday sales figures. The chain already expanded the project to more than 290 stores before the holiday season began.January 24, 2013All LogisticsTechnological, Ergonomic Advances in Automation Improve Worker Environment in DCsRetailers have been faced with big challenges, including the emergence of smartphone shopping and the continued e-commerce boom. It is no secret that today's e-commerce shoppers now expect to receive items quickly. Since retailers frequently offer comparable products at similar prices, speed of delivery is becoming an increasingly important factor for many online shoppers. This puts tremendous pressure on warehouse operators.January 17, 2013All TechnologyB2B Purchasers Want Their Online Experience to Be Like That of B2C BuyersIt's no secret that business-to-business buyers have come to expect the same ease and convenience of online buying they enjoy for personal shopping experiences when it comes to making corporate purchases.January 7, 2013All TechnologyBuyers Want B2B Sites to Be as User-Friendly as B2C SitesA whopping 94 percent of B2B purchasers surveyed in the 2012 hybris State of B2B E-Commerce study said suppliers need to create an online buying experience as simple as using a B2C website.December 6, 2012All LogisticsKitting Helps You Bundle Cost Cutting and Successful Order FulfillmentAny time merchants can cut costs, they're in a better position. They can either lower their prices, allowing them to be more competitive, or they can pocket the savings and earn higher margins.November 20, 2012Global Trade ManagementThere's Money for Retailers in International Shipping, But You Have to Know What You're DoingU.S.-based retailers looking to get into international shipping should expect to see an increase in revenue, according to Craig Turnbull, CEO of Bongo International, just as long as they understand the market, the shipping industry and the needs of their customers. "There is an opportunity to increase revenue from 3 percent to 10 percent," Turnbull said.October 19, 2012Business Strategy AlignmentOnline Hopping This Holiday Season Predicted to Top Last Year's SalesOnline shoppers in the U.S. will spend $54.47bn this holiday season - nearly a 17-percent increase over the $46.63bn spent last year, according to the 2012 Mindset of a Multichannel Shopper survey.October 16, 2012Business Strategy AlignmentMobile-Specific Sites Among Tips to Fight Cart Abandonment in Mobile CommerceShopping, even for major items like a wedding dress, is now something people do while strolling through the park - by smartphone or other device. In 2011, U.S. mobile commerce sales surged 91.4 percent. By 2015, analysts estimate total m-commerce sales will reach $31bn - a 363-percent increase from 2011.September 5, 2012All LogisticsThere Are Several Ways to Liquidate Your Slow-Moving InventorySlow-moving merchandise is one of the many nightmares an online retailer has to consider - and a problem that needs to be addressed. Non-moving inventory stresses both retailers' operations and budgets because it ties up both precious warehouse space and capital that can be used for other products or business expansion.April 12, 2012All LogisticsDrop Shipping vs. Order Fulfillment: Take Your PickDetermining the best way to store and ship products is a crucial part of your business. There are a number of options for doing so, and two of these are becoming increasingly popular: drop shipping and third-party order fulfillment.March 26, 2012Previous PagePage 10 of 13Next Page
