Americans Hit Fresh Online-Buying Milestone in 2019
Online shopping in the U.S. hit a new milestone in 2019, with a key metric surpassing every major category of brick-and-mortar stores except for big-ticket autos.
Rising Product Returns Put Pressure on Retailers to Optimize Reverse Logistics
As online shopping continues to increase, so, too, are product returns. To help meet this rising demand for reverse logistics, transportation providers are adding services to simplify product returns for shippers and consumers while also increasing efficiency.
Cyber Monday Spending Climbs 20% to Record $9.4 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent $9.4 billion online on Cyber Monday — up almost 20% from a year ago and a record — boosting an already robust holiday shopping season.
Walmart Receives Outside Interest in JetBlack Unit
Walmart Inc. is weighing the future of JetBlack, a pet project of its online chief that was the first business to emerge from its internal incubation arm.
Amazon Tests ‘Top Brand’ Label for Some Big-Name Fashion Sellers
Amazon.com Inc. is designating products sold by certain companies as “top brands,” a test that if widely implemented could ease tension between the online retail giant and big-name companies used to favorable positioning at brick-and-mortar retailers.
Amazon-FedEx Split Sets Battle Lines in E-Commerce Delivery Feud
FedEx Corp.’s retreat from handling packages for Amazon.com Inc. signals that the lines are being drawn in the battle over surging e-commerce shipments.
Shopify Rally Continues After Sales, Outlook Beat Estimates
Shopify Inc. shares continued their rally Aug. 1 after the Canadian e-commerce company reported second-quarter sales that beat analysts’ average estimate and gave a more optimistic full-year outlook.
Trade Group Targets Federal E-Commerce Bid It Says Favors Amazon
A trade association representing wholesale distributors is pressuring lawmakers not to approve increased government spending on a highly lucrative e-commerce contract the group says favors Amazon.com.
July 31, 2019Perspective: Dealing With Specialty Goods When Consumers Expect Overnight Delivery
Given the robust demand for purchasing nonconveyable goods online — items such as exercise equipment and designer furniture — there exists for capable logistics providers a significant market opportunity.
Shopify Nips at Amazon With Hassle-Free Shipping for Small Firms
Same-day shipping is becoming more common for online shoppers, but for smaller merchants it can be a logistical nightmare. That’s where Shopify Inc. can step in, says Ric Kostick, CEO of 100% PURE.