Omnichannel

Reports: Pandemic spurs shift in consumers' views on Amazon, drives long-term changes in retail

Tech survey shows Amazon is stronger than ever; trade association survey highlights long-term implications of the pandemic on the future of retail.

March 12, 2021

Victoria Kickham

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Tech survey shows Amazon is stronger than ever; trade association survey highlights long-term implications of the pandemic on the future of retail.

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Logistics-as-a-Service platform expands with $2.5 million funding round

Fillogic to grow its mall-based micro distribution center network nationwide.

March 3, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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Fillogic to grow its mall-based micro distribution center network nationwide.

Automation, sustainability part of 1.5 million square foot Dallas DC, The Home Depot says

The Home Depot opens multi-channel fulfillment center in Dallas

1.5 million square-foot facility fills online and store orders, features automation and sustainability initiatives.

February 3, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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1.5 million square-foot facility fills online and store orders, features automation and sustainability initiatives.

Retailers seek alternative fulfillment channels, survey shows

Retailers prioritize alternative fulfillment methods

Alternative pickup locations, BOPIS top list of ways organizations expect to meet customers’ fulfillment demands over the next six to 12 months, tech vendor survey shows.

February 1, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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Alternative pickup locations, BOPIS top list of ways organizations expect to meet customers’ fulfillment demands over the next six to 12 months, tech vendor survey shows.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Melinda McLaughlin of Prologis on the industrial real estate market | Season 2 Episode 4

The lack of new construction last year has left capacity very tight and rental costs high. What is the outlook for 2021? Also: Walmart commits to building microfulfillment centers inside its stores; study shows increasing demand for good-to-person technologies.

January 29, 2021

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The lack of new construction last year has left capacity very tight and rental costs high. What is the outlook for 2021? Also: Walmart commits to building microfulfillment centers inside its stores; study shows increasing demand for good-to-person technologies.

THOUGHT LEADERS

Thriving in the long haul: interview with Colin Yankee

As Colin Yankee of retailer Tractor Supply explains, it takes more than just stocking the right essential goods to grow your business during a pandemic.

January 19, 2021

David Maloney

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As Colin Yankee of retailer Tractor Supply explains, it takes more than just stocking the right essential goods to grow your business during a pandemic.

Consumers unlikely to purchase from companies that mishandled e-commerce orders, post-holiday survey shows

Survey reveals there’s plenty of room for improvement in e-commerce fulfillment

More than half of consumers say they won’t do business with companies that mishandled order fulfillment this past holiday season.

January 11, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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More than half of consumers say they won’t do business with companies that mishandled order fulfillment this past holiday season.

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How are retailers meeting omnichannel demands in a Covid world?

To find out how companies have handled omnichannel fulfillment and last-mile deliveries during the pandemic, research firm ARC Advisory Group and <em>DC Velocity</em> conducted a survey. Here’s a snapshot of the findings.

January 6, 2021

Diane Rand

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To find out how companies have handled omnichannel fulfillment and last-mile deliveries during the pandemic, research firm ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity conducted a survey. Here’s a snapshot of the findings.

BIG PICTURE

Still crazy after all last year

Here are some of the supply chain lessons we learned during a particularly challenging 2020.

January 6, 2021

David Maloney

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Here are some of the supply chain lessons we learned during a particularly challenging 2020.

Retailer errors fuel accelerated returns

Survey: Retailer mistakes fuel accelerated returns

More than 40% of consumers report returning an item due to retailer error, tech firm data show.

December 23, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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More than 40% of consumers report returning an item due to retailer error, tech firm data show.

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