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Walmart Acquires Robotics Company to Boost Next-Gen Fulfillment Capabilities

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has entered an agreement to acquire Alert Innovation , a robotics automation company that develops material-handling technology for automating order fulfillment in retail supply chains. Walmart has been working with Alert to customize technology for its market fulfillment centers (MFCs) since 2016. in a blog post.

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[Guest Blog] Order Fulfillment in 2019: Meet Customer Expectations and Increase Conversions

ChannelAdvisor

Here are three fulfillment strategies e-commerce companies can leverage in 2019 to do just that. Same-day delivery is the real game changer, guaranteeing a customer’s order will be delivered on the same day it’s purchased. An automated supply chain. Same-day delivery. Conclusion.

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Michaels Prepares Marketplace Offering to Offer More Than ‘Just Coupons and Discounts’

Retail TouchPoints

Michaels will launch a marketplace for third-party craft supply sellers, though no debut date has been set. The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment. Michaels gained access to some of A.C.

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Four eCommerce challenges from 2019 and what we can learn from them

PFS

2019 certainly came with its challenges – from ongoing political turbulence to the evolving demands of today’s customer. Learning: In order to overcome potential Brexit disruption in 2020, without the need for permanent investment, temporary distribution solutions will be a crucial and cost-effective tool for reaching customers across seas.

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Salesforce’s Top 5 Predictions for Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

While shopping sprees leading up to Black Friday happened before 2020, more shoppers bought in early November over the last two years due to inventory and supply chain issues. Based on our research, 25% more customer service engagements this holiday – both physically or virtually – will involve associates compared to 2019.

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What retailers can learn from the 2021 holiday shopping season

Kibo

An earlier-than-usual promotional push from retailers contributed to this, as did supply chain worries which prompted both retailers and consumers to kick off the holiday shopping season earlier than ever before. This gave the retail behemoth an advantage over (most) eCommerce-only retailers since their stores doubled as fulfillment centers.

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Retailers: Leverage AI For A Greener Planet And Greener Financial Statements

Retalon

There are some who believe that sustainable supply chains that lead to a greener planet can only exist at the expense of the business. stated that “As organizations declare long-term environmental sustainability as a key priority, translating boardroom objectives into supply chain projects can be challenging.” This is a misconception.