As mentioned last week in our blog post about online versus in-store back-to-school shopping, we are taking a behind the scenes look on how consumers get the items they want – the back-to-school supply chain. Consumers have taken over! This means that it is important for businesses to get themselves, and their supply chain in check, especially during the […]
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Get Ready For Back-To-School Shopping: Online vs In-Store
Welcome back! As mentioned last week, we will dive deeper into online versus in-store back-to-school shopping. Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier and getting crazier driving some shoppers to choose to shop online instead of facing the busy crowds. Often times, because of the huge spike in sales, online retailers offer free or expedited shipping or same-day delivery to their customers, during this time. Shoppers Surprisingly, less than 50% of […]
Get Ready For Back-To-School Shopping
Welcome to our newest blog series! Over the next couple weeks, our blog posts will talk about one of the largest shopping seasons – back-to-school shopping. Back-to-school shopping is considered the second largest shopping season that happens throughout the year. It falls shortly behind Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It includes more than just pens, pencils, […]
What’s the Problem With a Little Extra Weight?
In the United States last year, there were more than 800,000 overweight violations on highways and at weigh stations. When a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is obtained, drivers are expected to keep track of all of the information about their truck. One of the most important pieces of information that they need to keep track […]
An Upcoming Technology: The Native Shopping Experience
Today, mobile apps are creating a more user-friendly, seamless, and fluid experience, with many different interactions. It is estimated that the number of mobile phone users is expected to reach 5 billion in 2019. Because of this, retailers have to focus on the customers experience and their journeys when online. With the many interruptions, it is very easy for shoppers to get distracted from an […]
Protecting your Warehouse and Employees from The Extreme Heat
After dealing with a long cold winter, it is very important for employers to prepare for the warmer weather. This is because the high heat can cause many problems for a warehouse. Not only can the heat damage or destroy your inventory, it can also be a threat to your employees, your supplies, and your electricity bill. […]
