When analyzing fulfillment strategies, including omnichannel operations, the first questions retailers and brands need to ask themselves are: ‘Is my current fulfillment strategy meeting the current and future needs of my customers?’, ‘Is my fulfillment operation close enough to deliver…
The face of retail has undoubtedly taken a turn in the last 18 months. As consumers skipped the checkout lines in lieu of sofa shopping, retailers found themselves dealing with little to no foot traffic and idle employees. In the…
Today, 2.1 billion consumers around the world are turning to eCommerce to access the latest brands, presenting retailers and brands with the exciting opportunity to access new customer bases and geographies across the globe. During 2020, 26% of European eCommerce…
As brands and retailers strive to embrace digital-first retail, a siloed approach to digital and physical shopping is going to make things very difficult for them. Those brands who are approaching DTC operations as a whole rather than separating out…
As brands and retailers prepare for Peak 2021, a shortage of warehouse space is cause for concern for many. However, alternative fulfillment solutions can help them keep up with the continued acceleration of eCommerce demand. eCommerce volume - already surging…
The demand on eCommerce; a facet of retail already surging pre-pandemic, soared almost overnight when the pandemic hit. Demand is expected to continue after the lifting of lockdown restrictions (PFS research shows more than three quarters (77%) of consumers expect…
eCommerce has suddenly become the primary sales channel as a result of COVID-19 and retailers are having to find creative solutions to meet consumer demand for both essential and non-essential goods. With Amazon announcing delays in shipments of non-essential goods…
The pop-up phenomenon has and continues to remold the retail landscape as we know it – and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down. PopUp Republic estimates that $50 billion in sales is generated by pop ups annually. Due…
From pop-up stores to pop-up distribution centers, temporary retail operations are taking modern retail by a storm and quickly becoming a permanent fixture. Omni-channel advancements, the growth of social media, and the continued strength of brick & mortar retail are…