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UberRush launches as same-day delivery space heats up
The move could be a great boon to smaller merchants who are looking to compete with the larger retailers boosting their omnichannel fulfillment options.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2015 -
PayPal rolls out free holiday returns for US shoppers
This is a significant level of buyer protection that could convince more online shoppers to use PayPal’s e-commerce payment services.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2015 -
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Courtesy of PayPal Inc.TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Kohl's expands same-day delivery as holiday rush nears
Shoppers may take advantage of in-store pickup and various delivery options to avoid crowded holiday shopping.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2015 -
More retailers are offering free returns, and paying for it
The option is seen as a way to compete with brick-and-mortar stores, but costs are increasing.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Amazon expands college pickup services
Though still nascent, Amazon’s growing college program is a significant challenge to Barnes & Noble Education.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Overstocks an expensive problem heading into the holidays
Overstocks lead to $471.9 billion in lost revenue each year, according to research from IHL Group and DynamicAction.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2015 -
Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement reached
For U.S. retailers, the pact is mostly seen as opening new business opportunities.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How enhanced layaway programs lure holiday shoppers
Better terms and an extended holiday season mean customers won't miss out.
By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 1, 2015 -
UPS looking to learn more about marketplace e-commerce sales
The shipping company is investing in Ally to learn more about sales that allow manufacturers to bypass the middleman, aka retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Wal-Mart expanding grocery pickup service to more cities
The move comes as Amazon Fresh and other same-day grocery delivery startups are also expanding across the country.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2015 -
WSJ: Amazon enlisting on-demand drivers for one-hour delivery
The move is another way for Amazon to trim costs in the last mile of delivery.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Wal-Mart pushes towards sustainability goal with new wind deal
The retailer hopes to obtain 7 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy by 2020.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2015 -
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Sept. 29, 2015 -
West Coast port slowdowns still being felt by retailers
The labor dispute was resolved early this year, but some larger retailers are still working through excess inventories.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Holiday workers tough to find in some low-unemployment areas
That could make staying open on Thanksgiving Day especially difficult this year.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Startup aims to smooth path to retailer marketplaces
RevCascade allows merchants to plug in data like pricing and fulfillment to be sent to multiple marketplaces.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Going abroad: How retailers can navigate international e-commerce
Retailers need to master international import duties, regulations, and payment preferences to succeed.
By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Survey shows generational expectations for same-day delivery, mobile wallets
Mobile shopping and faster delivery options may become more important as millennials age into more hectic lives.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2015 -
New study shows a shift in demand planning
Research from supply chain software solutions firm Terra Technology suggests that the move away from using historical performance and rules of thumb isn’t quite panning out.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2015 -
Are we seeing the end of the chief merchant?
As many large retailers shift to an omnichannel environment, they have increasingly used data to guide their merchandising decisions.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Survey: Shoppers will do 'what it takes' to get free shipping this holiday season
More than ever, consumers are willing to go out of their way to get free shipping on holiday orders, according the latest survey from Pitney Bowes.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Toys R Us plans to hire fewer holiday workers this year
The retailer says it will offer more hours to existing and seasonal employees to make the cut.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Cloud retail platform Lightspeed snags another $61M
The company’s CEO-founder says the funds will go to continuing expansion; the company recently opened offices in London and Belgium.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2015 -
UPS to hire 95,000 holiday workers
The delivery company says it will have a handle on holiday deliveries this year, but a big boost in omnichannel could complicate things again.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2015 -
More retailers rush to test same-day delivery, pickup
Instacart is working with Cub Foods and Target, Postmates is working with Walgreens, and Wal-Mart is expanding grocery pickup.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2015