Shipping
UPS reportedly told its drivers on Cyber Monday to stop picking up packages at some of the largest retailers in the U.S., such as Nike and Gap, after they reached capacity allocations set by the delivery company. The shipping company also halted package pickups for Macyโs, L.L.Bean, Hot Topic, and Newegg, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing internal documentsโฆ
In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Ashley Chiaradio and Kristina Stidham discuss an article recently published by Total Retail titled, Top 5 Ways to Survive 'Shipageddon,' authored by Tara Kelly, founder, president and CEO of SPLICE Software. The article addresses how retailers can navigate the massive increase in online holiday sales, and theโฆ
By now you should have your logistical ducks in a row โ fulfillment and shipping processes in place, seasonal help on board, forklift drivers ready to roll, etc. (If not, bookmark this page, go do that now, then come back!) But are you ready to survive โshipageddon,โ the combination of the expected massive increase inโฆ
Weโre already getting super hyped for the holiday season. From delicate snowfalls to generous gift-giving to spending time with family and loved ones, it really is the most wonderful time of the year. If you work in retail, however, the holiday season can mean something very different. Many boutique owners find themselves busier than everโฆ
Retailers and carriers are preparing for an online holiday shopping surge that could tax shipping networks and lead to delivery delays. FedEx and UPS are ramping up their holiday hiring while expanding their weekend operations, as well as asking retailers to use their shipping network when there's more slack. And stores are pushing shoppers toโฆ
As we approach this yearโs holiday season, one thing is certain: holiday shopping will be anything but traditional. Consistent ebbs and flows in retail sales, paired with COVID-19 resurgences across the U.S., have completely transformed consumer behavior as we know it โ paving the way for an unprecedented holiday shopping experience. According to our latestโฆ
FedEx and UPS have informed retail customers to expect delays in having their orders picked up as most of their capacity for the holidays is already filled. As many as 7 million packages a day could be outside of maximum capacity for the parcel delivery services, according to estimates by ShipMatrix. Brie Carere, executive viceโฆ
Bed Bath & Beyond will begin offering same-day delivery service just in time for the holiday season, CNBC reported. This comes at a time when more consumers than ever are shopping online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The retailer will offer this service across 48 states in BB&B and Buy Buy Baby stores, however, shoppersโฆ
In this special episode of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan and Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham discuss Total Retailโs latest research report, โHow to Make Free Shipping Profitable.โ The report is the compilation of a 10-part article series that Total Retail published on the topic earlier this year. The article series, which was publishedโฆ
In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Joe Keenan and Kristina Stidham discuss Total Retailโs latest research report, How to Make Free Shipping Profitable. The report is the compilation of a 10-part article series that Total Retail published on the topic earlier this year. The report is intended to educate retailers on howโฆ