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47% Of UK Retailers Expect Higher Holiday E-Commerce Sales

This year, UK retailers are expecting consumers to virtually fill their stockings more than ever before: 47% anticipate an increase in online…

The Future Is Now: The Power Of In-Store Fulfillment

Industry analysts have predicted that the next phase of transformation for retail will entail business processes and IT catching up to tackle…

In-Store Order Fulfillment Can Be Complex, So Why Are Retailers Doing It?

It’s an interesting time to be working with retailers on supply chain issues. We’re in a period of experimentation as the industry…

Target Lowers Free Shipping Threshold For Online Purchases

Due to the success of its free shipping strategy over the holiday season, Target has decided to lower its free shipping threshold….

Pier 1 Imports Redesigns Business Intelligence With Microsoft

More than half (56%) of retailers are seeking to deliver cross-channel personalization, and 31% are building more one-to-one tactics, according to research…

Whole Foods Market Launches One-Hour Delivery In 15 U.S. Cities

Whole Foods Market has formed a new partnership with Instacart to provide one-hour delivery to customers in select cities. Soon, shoppers also…

Target Reports 61.7% Drop In Profits

Target reported higher sales in its U.S. and Canadian divisions during a quarterly earnings report call. Total sales reached $17.4 billion, a…

Omnichannel Helps Macy’s Boost Sales By 3.3%

Macy’s Inc. reported sales of $6.3 billion for Q2 2014, a 3.3% increase over the same period in 2013. For the first…

Argos And EBay Extend Click & Collect Partnership

Following a successful trial, UK retailer Argos is expanding its Click & Collect program with eBay. The Click & Collect services allow…

Customer-Centricity Comes Into Focus At Wal-Mart Annual Shareholders Meeting

During the annual shareholders meeting, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. executives outlined plans to serve customers and improve brand experience by leveraging three core…

Adore Me Drives Recurring Revenue With Technology From Dotcom Distribution

Online-only retailers are implementing cutting-edge strategies such as offering subscription models, as well as the option to buy a la carte. Offering…

J&P Cycles Accommodates Pop-Up Store Model With Supply Chain Solutions

The pop-up store ― a temporary retail site designed for flash sales ― is an innovative and lucrative strategy for leveraging high-profile,…

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