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Walmart Embraces a Local Fulfillment Model for Grocery

Walmart recently unveiled a new strategy to implement local fulfillment centers for handling e-commerce grocery orders within its physical stores.

A Walmart Inc. storefront. Photo: Bloomberg.

The Impact of New E-Commerce Shopping Behaviors

A mass movement from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping methods toward more online activity was inevitable, and already in process, but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transformation.

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Smaller E-Tailers Weigh Pros and Cons of Fulfillment by Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc.’s nationwide network of giant fulfillment centers offers sellers an unmatched resource for processing and shipping e-commerce orders to buyers. But it’s not the only game in town.

Source: Bloomberg

U.S. Retailers See Millions in Sales Delays Amid Shipping Logjam

Overwhelmed U.S. ports, elevated freight costs and accidents that sent goods plunging to the bottom of the ocean are causing headaches for U.S. retailers already reeling from the pandemic.

Freight trucks idle at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Bloomberg.

How Retail Has Adapted to COVID-19 and the Rise of E-Commerce

Curbside pickup, "insourced" delivery and full-time dark stores are here to stay.

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Podcast | Making It As an Amazon Seller: It’s No Picnic

For e-tailers selling their wares on Amazon.com, a lot of obstacles stand in the way of success — sometimes even Amazon itself.

An Amazon.com Inc. fulfillment center. Photo: Shutterstock.

Narvar and Cycleon Partner on Global Returns Solution for Retail

Narvar, a customer engagement post-purchase platform, and Cycleon, a returns management provider, have announced a partnership to create a full-service global returns solution for retailers.

How to Succeed in a New Era for Cross-Border E-Commerce

Globalization may be entering a new chapter, but the international exchange of goods and services, propelled by technological innovation, the growing impact of social networking, and the rising number of online shoppers, is not only here to stay, but is accelerating.

An online shopper scrolls through an e-commerce app on their smartphone. Photo: Pexels.

Ocean Cargo Snarls Force Global Commerce to Look Outside the Box

An ongoing surge in the cost of shipping goods around the world is prompting manufacturers and their customers to scramble for cheaper solutions.

Source: Bloomberg

Dynamic Pricing in Traditional Retail Is Inevitable

Whether retailers opt into dynamic pricing for financial benefits or the convenience it offers consumers, it is only a matter of time before we see it become a part of the everyday retail experience.

Radishes are priced $2 per bunch at a market. Photo: Pexels.

Remote Implementation: A Dose of the Right Medicine for B2B Pharmacy

Challenge: A high-profile customer needed fulfillment for over-the-counter pharmaceutical goods at a new e-commerce store on short notice. Requirements included robust inventory controls, multi-site scalability and fast WMS set up — with a hard "go live" of just 29 days.

Four Trends for Succeeding in Today’s Omnichannel World

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the impetus for many organizations to accelerate plans for new technologies and processes.

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