Marketplace Fulfilment
Zalando sustainability focus puts a spotlight on creative approach to packaging
Zalando sustainability focus is fundamental to the marketplace's success in the next decade as they aim to become the leading platform for 'green' fashion in Europe. Sustainability in ecommerce fashion does not only apply to textiles, but also to how the goods are packaged for
Zalando brands raise concerns on fulfilment model, says UBS report
Zalando brands have raised concerns on the marketplace's fulfilment model which they are more reluctant to use, says a new report 'ZFS Partner Interviews. Downgrade to Sell' by UBS. The study interviewed some of Zalando's top 10 largest stock volume brands in their fulfilment service network
Amazon 75% off storage fee discounts incentive for ‘Prime 1-day shipping’
Amazon US today announced a discounted storage fees incentive for sellers willing to use FBA and hold stock levels according to Amazon's suggested levels which will make the products available to consumers with Prime 1-day shipping. The move highlights Amazon's transition to faster delivery promise in
DHL deploys AR smart glasses to accelerate warehouse operations globally
DHL have rolled-out augmented reality (AR) smart glasses as part of their digitalisation strategy, which aims to accelerate their warehouse fulfilment processes globally. In 2015, the AR-enabled smart glasses saw a successful pilot at DHL ahead of the wider introduction. Following test runs in the USA,
How to run an Amazon business in 2019
The success of an Amazon business is influenced by a combination of factors that uniquely make up a company. That is, whether a seller is trading competitive or private label products, product categories they're selling in, their revenue figures, and the ability to scale, says
UPS Centennial hub expansion to bring one-day delivery to the US
A UPS Centennial hub expansion aims to enable small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to accelerate their delivery promise. The 1 million sq ft centre can accept packages into UPS's air operations as late as 1:30 am for delivery across the US the same day. This
Amazon new air hub puts spotlight on commitment to fast shipping
An Amazon new air hub is set to launch in 2021 as part of Amazon's commitment to accelerated shipping for customers. The move highlights Amazon's effort in expanding their logistics capacity to support their fast delivery promise. Amazon today announced the planned introduction of the new air
Amazon Counter – Click & Collect at Next
Amazon have announced this morning a new Click & Collect service called Amazon Counter that gives consumers the ability to pick up their Amazon purchases at their nearest Next store. At launch, customers will have access to thousands of Counter locations in the UK and Italy,
Amazon new fulfilment centre to launch in East Midlands
An Amazon new fulfilment centre has been announced last week to launch in Kegworth, East Midlands. Amazon’s new investment aims to enable small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling on Amazon to scale their businesses. However, the launch date of the hub is yet to