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New Omnichannel Real Estate Models Are 'Secret Weapon' in Retail War

Near-instant gratification from shopping online, mobile and in-store is now a standard consumer expectation - and sophisticated real estate models are evolving to rise to the occasion. The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

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Most Observers See Online Holiday Shopping Growing as Much as 15 Percent This Year

Apparently, retailers' extensive prep work - including shoring up their fulfillment and shipping processes - will pay off in online sales this year.

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Is American Manufacturing Really Coming Home?

Is the reshoring trend for real?

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Accellos Acquires Software Provider for Home Goods Retailer

Accellos Inc. has acquired PROFITsystems, a provider of hosted software for small and medium-sized home-goods retailers.

XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions

XPO Logistics Inc., a provider of transportation and logistics services in North America, has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, a non-asset-based specialist in last-mile logistics for retailers and manufacturers in the U.S.

Shipping Options, Including Free Delivery, Important to Consumers, Poll Finds

Among Americans who purchased a product that required shipping this year, 80 percent consider shipping options, including free shipping, to be an important factor in their overall shopping experience, according to a recent survey commissioned by Pitney Bowes Inc.

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Black Friday Sales My Be Less Crucial as October Retail Figures Much Stronger Than Expected

The Black Friday shopping rush may be slightly less of a nail-biter for retailers after government data showed better-than-expected sales in October.

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U.S. Cellular Goes High-Tech With Demand Planning

The wireless telecommunications business is, to put it mildly, competitive.

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Amazon to Utilize Largest Logistics Facility in Poland

Goodman, the global property group that owns, develops and manages logistics space, will develop a fulfillment center in Wroclaw, Poland, for Amazon. The new development will be the largest free-standing logistics facility in the country.

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Japan and China Exhibit Highest E-Commerce Potential

Retailers looking to expand their business internationally might do well to consider selling online in China or Japan. Those two countries take first and second place, respectively, in a new index of the 30 best countries for online retailing from A.T. Kearney.

'Garbitrage' Proposed as Way to Make Recycling Profitable for Municipalities and Companies

Five years ago, Waste Management recycled around 6 million tons of materials in the U.S., according to CEO David Steiner. It set a goal of recycling 20 million tons by 2020 and began up to $100m a year in recycling facilities and technology.

Audits Show Progress Made on Increasing Worker Safety in Bangladesh Apparel Factories, Retail Group Says

The National Retail Federation issued says worker safety has been boosted in garment factories in Bangladesh, yet notes that greater effort is needed.

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