One quarter in to 2019, Target is already seeing the benefits of same day delivery service. According to an article from Digiday.com (by Hilary Milnes), Target’s COO John Mulligan reported 80% of the company’s first quarter digital sales were fulfilled...

The Amazon fulfillment center in Thornton, Colorado is a massive 2.5 million square feet, featuring miles of conveyers, automation, and guided vehicles moving pallets around. According to the Gazette, the facility employs 1,500 workers, despite the numerous autonomous features. This...

On May 16, 2019, according to Forbes Magazine, Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the worlds largest retailer. Amazon moved to #28 on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the largest publicly traded companies. The factors for the list include revenue,...

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On May 14, 2019, UPS announced it will more than triple its Saturday pickup for international destinations. This is big news for businesses that ship internationally as it adds one day to the operating week. This allows shipments to be...

Being in eCommerce consulting, and information sharing, we help people find the right fulfillment centers for their needs on a daily basis. I thought I’d share a few points to consider when looking into outsourcing your order fulfillment. When Do...

by: Bianca Grigoras with StartComms Whether you’ve shifted from the brick-and-mortar store to an online business, or you started selling your products and services directly online, you always need to keep up with the latest trends in e-commerce. Yes, you...

How Can Businesses Offer Free Shipping? Free shipping has become increasingly popular and widespread. It simplifies pricing and eliminates complaints about excessive delivery costs, but many business owners and shoppers wonder how it’s possible to offer this service for free....

 5 Reasons Why Customers Are Leaving Your Website You know that customers are visiting your site, but why aren’t they staying? There are many reasons, some less obvious than others, why your website itself might be driving customers away. If...

Use this business plan template to help get you on track. If you’re just starting your business, or you’re an established eCommerce company, a business plan is essential to your success. This template is designed to give you structure and...