E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

Domino's Pizza: Instant Action Is Key to Omnichannel Success

October 18, 2016

As ordering and fulfillment models go, there isn't much more basic a concept than pizza delivery. Pick up the phone, place your order, and a driver brings the pie to your door. Simple, right? Wrong.

Amazon's Pricing Change for Grocery Delivery Is Strategic, Analyst Says

October 17, 2016

CRM Daily

For the better part of the last decade, Amazon Fresh has been an enigma. Now, with a change to its pricing, Amazon positions Fresh much more favorably, said Keith Anderson, a vice president at Profitero, an e-commerce analytics start-up that works with retailers and consumer brands.

What Retail Needs Now Is Big Data and Automation

October 11, 2016

Norman Leonhardt, Director of Business Development, Witron Integrated Logistics

Many retailers struggle with balancing their brick-and-mortar business with e-commerce, but warehouse automation and Big Data are there to help.

How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Exporting to Canada

October 11, 2016

John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

First-time exporters in the U.S. understandably find Canada to be an attractive market, but cross-border trade between the two is far from simple.

Online Sales of Shoes to Run Far Ahead of Past Brick-and-Mortar Business

October 4, 2016

IBISWorld

The shoe-store industry is expected to flourish in coming years, but online sales will significantly surpass brick-and-mortar retailers, according to Madeline Hurley, IBISWorld retail industry analyst.

Grocers Must React to Consumers' Omnichannel Shopping Habits. Study Suggests

October 3, 2016

IRI

Quick grocery trips - those "I need it now" excursions - account for two-thirds of shopping visits and one-third of grocery expenditures. And these trips are not made at one store or even one channel. In fact, there is a major shift in how consumers are approaching grocery shopping, because they are spreading their money across more channels and formats as they shop to fulfill their needs.

North American CEOs Pleased With Recent Growth, Project Even More, Study Finds

September 30, 2016

D’Amore-McKim Business School

All CEOs of 14 North American 3PLs say their companies were profitable in 2015 and believe the regional 3PL industry had also been profitable for the year. Moreover, each sees the bottom line continuing to be positive over the next three years.

Apparel Industry Faces Some of Biggest Challenges Meeting Omnichannel Demands

September 29, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

Shoppers are demanding a seamless experience across all brand channels, both on- and offline, but retailers – particularly in apparel - are struggling to move at the speed their consumers want and need.

Expect to See Increased B2B Online Sales of Electronics

September 29, 2016

EBN

Electronics OEMs are leading the charge in e-commerce with electronic goods expected to be one of the fastest-growing sectors. Even as they buy products online for home, these same individuals want to make buys for their organization as well.

Digital Technology Pumps Up Sales of Luxury Brands

September 28, 2016

BCG Perspective

It may not be widely recognized as such just yet, but digital technology is probably one of the best things to happen to luxury brands in a long time.

E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the e-commerce/omnichannel industry — which consists of companies engaged in internet retailing, including those with auxiliary brick-and-mortar stores. Learn how e-commerce/omnichannel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.