Consumers are looking for accurate and quick shipments, so a possible solution is less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers to address order fulfillment in several locations. Consolidation is an excellent solution for storing and shipping goods. A manageable supply chain boasts greater efficiency than a distributed network of warehouses, suppliers, and shipments. Rail freight is typically slower but […]
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6 Ways Retailers Can Beat the Supply Chain Crisis
“Six months ago our businesses all thought this was transitory, now every business I know expects this to last in 2023 and 2024.” Being able to accurately predict demand for their products is the key to striking the delicate balance of avoiding stock-outs of the most profitable items and avoiding having warehouses packed with inventory […]
Balancing Inventory Like A Pro
It’s January, so that means after all the Christmas returns are handled and your store has been put to rights again, it’s time to do your physical inventory and figure out exactly where you are in real time vis-a-vis your merchandise stock.
How to Save Money with These Shipping Secrets
As ecommerce shopping continues to grow, consumers continue to expect free shipping and free returns, since retail conglomerates such as Amazon and Walmart allow this to be their competitive mark. Indie retailers feel they must compete and eat the cost both ways in order to give shoppers what they want, which is causing friction in […]
Shipping Carriers Prohibiting the Shipment of Vaping Products Throughout the U.S.
As part of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,” in the most recent COVID-19 relief bill signed into law on December 27, 2020, Congress amended the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (“PACT”) Act of 2009 to apply to e-cigarettes and all vaping products. While the bill only covers the USPS, the passage of PACT triggered all major […]
3 Shipping Mistakes Costing Independent Retailers Money
by Luke Kupersmith Modern consumers are savvy. They are better informed than ever before, and they know more about what they want to purchase prior to setting foot in a store or visiting a retailer’s website. Social media causes the demand for some products to feel sudden. The need to create a memorable customer experience […]
Introducing the Dark Storefront: A New Way of Shopping Online
As a result of the shutdowns and stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many retailers have put more of a focus on their ecommerce websites and online ordering. While brick-and-mortar is still primary, business owners are finding creative ways to utilize their storefront space other than just for in-store shopping. The Move to Dark […]
Technological Solutions Help Retailers Ensure Integrity in “Last-Mile” Delivery
by Jeanae DuBois During the last six months of 2020, retailers were forced to meet customers where they were at – online at home. Retail spending increased more than 36 percent (a leap from 13.8 percent in 2019) as shoppers moved online. Forecasters say these trends will slow down, but not go away, as the […]
How to Prepare for Shipping & Supply Chain Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a huge transformation in the shipping and supply chain industries. Since most consumers have been trying to stay safe at home, they have been shopping online and significantly increasing the amount of packages being shipped. This boost in ecommerce shopping is putting added weight and pressure onto shipping carriers and […]
Why Insight-Driven Marketing is the Key to Ecommerce Success
by Alexander Igelsböck The pandemic has created tough challenges for retailers, often hitting independent players hardest of all. Along with falling foot traffic, economic uncertainty, and closer scrutiny of marketing budgets have come opportunities to evolve and improve their businesses for the digital future. Rapid growth in online purchasing has sparked an unprecedented ecommerce boom, […]