E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

Why Online Retailers Need Better Inventory Management

Online sales are a must for just about every traditional retailer today. But they can also be a drag on profits.

August 6, 2018

Online sales are a must for just about every traditional retailer today. But they can also be a drag on profits.

Accidents at Amazon: Workers Left to Suffer After Warehouse Injuries

Vickie Shannon Allen, 49, started working at Amazon as a counter in a fulfillment warehouse at Haslet, Texas, in May 2017. At first, like many employees, Allen was excited by the idea of working for one of the fastest growing corporations in the world. That feeling dissipated quickly after a few months.

August 6, 2018

The Guardian

Vickie Shannon Allen, 49, started working at Amazon as a counter in a fulfillment warehouse at Haslet, Texas, in May 2017. At first, like many employees, Allen was excited by the idea of working for one of the fastest growing corporations in the world. That feeling dissipated quickly after a few months.

Starbucks Pairs Up With Alibaba in China to Deliver Coffee

Starbucks is pairing up with the e-commerce service Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to deliver food and beverage products in China, the Wall Street Journal reported. The move comes as Starbucks recorded an earning slowdown in its last quarter.

August 2, 2018

Fortune

Starbucks is pairing up with the e-commerce service Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to deliver food and beverage products in China, the Wall Street Journal reported. The move comes as Starbucks recorded an earning slowdown in its last quarter.

Retailers Must Avoid the Middle

When Toys “R” Us closed its doors in March, 2018, reporters looked back at its storied history and tried to explain the demise of the world’s largest toy store chain.

July 31, 2018

David Dorf

When Toys “R” Us closed its doors in March, 2018, reporters looked back at its storied history and tried to explain the demise of the world’s largest toy store chain.

For Smaller Online Sellers, Is Amazon Friend or Foe?

To a smaller merchant looking to sell its products over the internet, Amazon.com, with its massive network of warehouses and fulfillment resources, might seem like an irresistible partner. At what point, though, does Amazon become the competition?

July 30, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

To a smaller merchant looking to sell its products over the internet, Amazon.com, with its massive network of warehouses and fulfillment resources, might seem like an irresistible partner. At what point, though, does Amazon become the competition?

Most Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Imported. Now the Industry Is Terrified of Tariffs.

Vans, the 52-year-old brand best known for its unassuming slip-on sneaker, is on a tear. Vans' annual revenue topped $3bn last year, up nearly tenfold from a decade earlier, propelled in part by cheap and plentiful manufacturing in Asia.

July 25, 2018

The Washington Post

Vans, the 52-year-old brand best known for its unassuming slip-on sneaker, is on a tear. Vans' annual revenue topped $3bn last year, up nearly tenfold from a decade earlier, propelled in part by cheap and plentiful manufacturing in Asia.

Three Reasons to Buy Into Blockchain and the Internet of Things

The supply chain of the future will require greater trust and transparency among its members.

July 25, 2018

Teresa Tomas

The supply chain of the future will require greater trust and transparency among its members.

How Crowdsourced Delivery Will Change the Game for Retailers

Customer expectations for faster and more flexible delivery are at an all-time high — and show no sign of slowing down.

July 23, 2018

Valerie Metzker

Customer expectations for faster and more flexible delivery are at an all-time high — and show no sign of slowing down.

U.S. Seaborne Imports Surging as Retailers Stock Up Early

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.

July 20, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.