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Walmart Debuts Second In-Store Fulfillment Center in Bentonville

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MFCs will significantly increase the number of orders a store can fulfill in a day, according to a Walmart blog post , providing faster fulfillment with less substitutions and freeing up associates to help in-store customers.

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Target Invests $100 Million in Sortation Centers to Enhance Store-As-Hub Strategy

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Target will expand its next-day delivery capabilities by investing $100 million in its sortation center network to open six additional facilities by 2026. The retailer is aiming to operate more than 15 sortation centers across the country to enable flexible and efficient last mile options that build on its store-as-hub strategy.

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Internal Warehouse vs. 3PL: How to Reach the Best Decision for Your Business

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The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. In contrast, 3PL services oversee the order fulfillment cycle on behalf of the company. But maybe this is not the best solution for all businesses.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

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A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. According to recent research, the global warehouse automation market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14%, reaching $30 billion by 2026.

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How to get started with dropshipping for small businesses

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Small businesses can leverage their expertise and established infrastructure by partnering with US suppliers, ensuring efficient order fulfillment. It has effectively addressed product management, inventory, order fulfillment, and shipping requirements, ensuring smooth operations for sustained growth.

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Sneaker and Sportswear Ecommerce: the ‘Non-Luxury’ Luxury Apparel Leader 

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Nike is a standout performer in the apparel market with the highest brand value of any mass apparel brand, approximately $110 billion, and in 2020 the global sneaker market was valued at approximately $79 billion , which is predicted to hit $120 billion by 2026.

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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

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With ecommerce already on the upswing and expected to grow to one-quarter of all global retail sales by 2026, retailers have a golden opportunity to capitalize on this disruptive time and protect their brand against future supply chain bottlenecks while establishing themselves as industry leaders.