B2B Retail Fulfillment Archives

June 9, 2020

Retail Experts Discuss Commerce During the Pandemic

The major question on every business owner's mind over the past 10 weeks is relatively simple to ask but rather more difficult to answer: what does commerce look like after a pandemic that keeps everyone... Read More

December 13, 2019

What Data-Driven Decision Making Looks Like for Retailers in 2020

As is often highlighted by the media, albeit usually in a negative context, the advent of eCommerce has delivered a treasure trove of data for organizations to analyze. This is inevitably accompanied by security risks,... Read More

August 22, 2019

Why CPG Brands Must Differentiate Themselves for the Future of Retail

If the disruptive influence of eCommerce has taught retailers anything, it's that simply maintaining the status quo and hoping that online competitors prove to be a flash in the pan is not a strategy that... Read More

December 5, 2017

Ask Capacity: What Is the Biggest Fulfillment Challenge Facing Outdoor Brands?

When questions combine the idea of an order fulfillment challenge mixed with outdoor and adventure brands, there's one man we always turn to... As an avid climber and outdoor sports enthusiast, Capacity CSO and co-founder Thom... Read More

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October 10, 2017

Retailers use 3PLs to chase Amazon

Pushed by Amazon to compete with free delivery, often in two days or less, and to provide subscription-based offerings (such as curated box-of-the-month products or routine replenishment of consumables) atop incredibly slim margins, more omnichannel and eCommerce... Read More

July 17, 2017

The Changing Face of Retail in America

Today's retail environment is a very different one compared to even ten years ago. We all know about the rise of e-commerce and malls struggling to fill physical retail space. However, there's a lot more... Read More

July 14, 2016

Inventory Holding Costs (and How to Handle Them)

If you're up to speed with the latest supply chain headlines, you'll know by now that storage costs are on the rise. As a proportion of operating expenses, holding inventory is a significant contributor. Retailers are... Read More

June 11, 2016

Bluemercury Finds the Beauty in Brick and Mortar Retail

There are some sensations that only a retail store can replicate. Yes, we love e-commerce, but there's something about the hands-on feel of a brick and mortar retail storefront that allows a brand to flow... Read More

May 11, 2016

Target’s Targets: Big Brands Demand Greater Supplier Efficiency

If any organization understands the critical nature of an optimized supply chain with high supplier efficiency, it's big-box retailer Target. The company's ill-fated expansion into Canada is considered a cautionary tale in the retail sector,... Read More

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