by - February 22, 2022 1:14 pm
Consumers continue to buy goods online, and retailers must strengthen their last-mile delivery operations to keep pace with this demand, according to a recent white paper. The whitepaper by UPS…
by - September 23, 2021 1:25 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated changes in an already growing e-commerce sector. According to a recent white paper, it disrupted online order fulfillment amid a spike in consumer demand, labor shortages,…
by - March 27, 2017 3:51 pm
Two top Wal-Mart execs recently said the retail giant’s first priority is to grow U.S. e-commerce sales and perfect the “seamless” shopping experience for consumers who shop using various methods….
by - December 21, 2016 11:55 am
Online retail should top $590 billion in annual sales by 2021. U.S. online retail topped $100 billion in 2006, and online sales are expected to top $345 billion this year,…
by - December 14, 2016 12:30 pm
Now just 11 days away from Christmas, it’s crunch time for shoppers and retailers alike, especially those consumers seeking to finish up holiday purchases online. Free Shipping Day, slated for…
by - March 28, 2016 4:29 pm
With 40 million customers per month, Walmart.com is the 15th largest online shopping site, despite being the world’s largest retailer. Few market watchers are convinced the Bentonville-based retailer’s multi-billion dollar…
by - March 23, 2016 4:25 pm
Tyson Foods’ transformation from a commodity manufacturer into a consumer food company continues and the meat giant says it is “making significant progress” with key global e-commerce players such as…
by - November 18, 2015 3:04 pm
Brick and mortar retailers vying to grow online sales may face more challenges related to returns this holiday season, according to an analysis from Deloitte that says return rates for…
by - October 19, 2015 5:01 pm
A personal shopping assistant to help customers navigate Walmart stores to find specific items is in the works. It’s one of of the latest ecommerce ideas from the retailer’s more…
by - September 28, 2015 8:36 pm
Moving toward various format (omnichannel) to market, sell and distribute goods, retailers across North America cite online returns as the biggest hurdle they face in transforming their supply chains, according…
by - June 8, 2015 4:10 pm
Wal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the retailer’s @Walmartlabs group. The investments have cut…
by - March 30, 2015 2:50 pm
Whether online or in-store, 82% of U.S. consumers say they expect a retailer’s prices to be the same when they are shopping, according to a survey of shoppers and 32…
by - February 24, 2015 10:52 am
The expectations for Wal-Mart’s e-commerce business is high coming off of 22% sales growth last year. This accomplishment was deemed “solid but not quite as strong as we wanted,” Wal-Mart…
by - January 6, 2015 3:26 pm
Early reports suggest retail efforts to combine e-commerce orders with in-store pickup have yet to create systems to best capture what could be a lucrative and competitive edge in the…
by - December 17, 2014 4:17 pm
Wal-Mart is reportedly mulling a purchase of Nook from Barnes and Nobles as the Bentonville-based retailer continues to explore ways to expand its footprint and service offerings against Amazon. Wal-Mart…
by - July 21, 2014 1:44 pm
Retail giant Wal-Mart might claim to be a constant low cost leader and match other retailers’ sale prices, but it does not match its online prices and makes no apologies…
by - July 23, 2013 8:47 am
Retail is tough business even in the best of times, and for Max Ryan, who is closing his Springdale clothing store after 47 years, it’s a crossroads into retirement. Ryan’s…
by - May 1, 2013 11:17 am
Few retailers have brand permission to sell everything to everyone, according to Wal-Mart’s Neil Ashe, who expects to win the e-commerce showdown with the help of brick and mortar. Ashe,…
by - March 26, 2013 7:40 pm
Following in the steps of e-commerce giant Amazon, Wal-Mart officials on Tuesday (March 26) announced plans to begin testing the use of self-service storage lockers in a limited number of…
by - February 28, 2013 7:07 pm
In the fast changing world of omnichannel retailing, brick and mortar giants like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. have made forward leaps in the past year to woo digital shoppers away from…
