Retail

Shipping Options, Including Free Delivery, Important to Consumers, Poll Finds

November 26, 2013

Among Americans who purchased a product that required shipping this year, 80 percent consider shipping options, including free shipping, to be an important factor in their overall shopping experience, according to a recent survey commissioned by Pitney Bowes Inc.

Black Friday Sales My Be Less Crucial as October Retail Figures Much Stronger Than Expected

November 25, 2013

Los Angeles Times

The Black Friday shopping rush may be slightly less of a nail-biter for retailers after government data showed better-than-expected sales in October.

U.S. Cellular Goes High-Tech With Demand Planning

November 25, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The wireless telecommunications business is, to put it mildly, competitive.

Amazon to Utilize Largest Logistics Facility in Poland

November 22, 2013

EIN News

Goodman, the global property group that owns, develops and manages logistics space, will develop a fulfillment center in Wroclaw, Poland, for Amazon. The new development will be the largest free-standing logistics facility in the country.

Japan and China Exhibit Highest E-Commerce Potential

November 22, 2013

Supplychains

Retailers looking to expand their business internationally might do well to consider selling online in China or Japan. Those two countries take first and second place, respectively, in a new index of the 30 best countries for online retailing from A.T. Kearney.

'Garbitrage' Proposed as Way to Make Recycling Profitable for Municipalities and Companies

November 22, 2013

Forbes

Five years ago, Waste Management recycled around 6 million tons of materials in the U.S., according to CEO David Steiner. It set a goal of recycling 20 million tons by 2020 and began up to $100m a year in recycling facilities and technology.

How to Handle a Social Media Crisis

November 21, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Social media can make or break a company today. They can't be ignored as a crucial element in building and maintaining brand image, says Larry Monaghan, senior vice president of supply chain with Haier America.

Audits Show Progress Made on Increasing Worker Safety in Bangladesh Apparel Factories, Retail Group Says

November 21, 2013

National Retail Federation

The National Retail Federation issued says worker safety has been boosted in garment factories in Bangladesh, yet notes that greater effort is needed.

Descartes Debuts Optimization Tool for Same-Day Delivery

November 20, 2013

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group is offering a new optimization application to help retailers and distributors make deliveries on the same day that an order is taken.

The Second Wave of Retail Data-Sharing: Everyone Wins

November 20, 2013

Jonathan Golovin, Chief Executive Officer, Retail Solutions

As we move into the heart of the holiday shopping season, consumer packaged goods (CPG) providers are once again faced with the challenge of matching supply with uncertain demand. How can they avoid the twin threats of stockouts and excess inventory at this crucial time of the retailing year? It's a delicate balance indeed.

Retail

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