Peak season is looming. eMarketer forecasts that U.S. holiday retail sales will rise to more than $1 trillion, with e-commerce accounting for 18.9 percent of that. To truly succeed each year, preparation should begin the day after peak season’s end the previous year. Proactively address the following five challenges to prepare for a successful peak…
Zach Zalowitz
Omnichannel has become an increasingly hot buzzword in retail over the last five years. It’s a differentiator for some and a means of survival for others. Some brands look at it as a way to drive cost savings out of their supply chain by consolidating the number of distribution centers they have, lowering overall network…
Over the past decade, leading retailers have become increasingly more focused on their customers’ desire to see available store inventory online. A 2015 Forrester Research report quantifies it, showing that an overwhelming 89 percent of consumers expect this visibility when purchasing on a retailer's website. This functionality is critical to both drive foot traffic to…
