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2015 is Getting an Extra Second and that Could Be Problematic for The Internet
Today, June 30th 2015, at precisely 23:59:59, the world’s atomic clocks will pause for a single second, or, to be more precise, they’ll change to the uncharted time of 23:59:60 - before ticking over to the more worldly hour of 00:00:00 on the morning of July 1st, 2015.
Infographic: The Next Generation of Commerce
The next generation of commerce will be more than the sum of its parts, and marketers need to keep a holistic strategy in mind that takes into account the full consumer experience and how consumers want to see branded content, engage with and even purchase and receive products from brands.
Leaked Site Reveals Walmart’s Answer to Amazon Prime -“ShippingPass”
A leaked internal link on Walmart.com accidentally unveiled more details regarding the retailer’s forthcoming three-day shipping service which aims to challenge Amazon Prime.
Will Google’s E-Commerce ‘Buy Buttons’ Strategy Outsell Amazon (Walmart)?
Google will add ‘buy buttons' to its search results for mobile users, establishing it as a retailer rather than simply a provider of link information driving users to retail sites.
UT Study Ties Distribution Management to Success in Online Business
DC management clearly requires the best and brightest of management personnel, this job demands innovation, technical acumen and human resource skills. DC managers must manage upward to respond to very tough management goals and customer expectations.
Walmart Steps Up Rivalry With Amazon Prime
Walmart confirmed on Wednesday that it plans to test a new unlimited shipping service for $50 a year in a move that could rival Amazon's Prime subscription service, which costs $99 a year.
Former Apple Retail Chief Takes On Amazon With Personalized Delivery
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Walmart’s Supply Chain Connecting Customers with E-Commerce Orders
The expectations for Walmart’s e-commerce business is high coming off of 22% sales growth last year - the momentum builds, but room for improvement has been noted.
How Things Have Changed After 30 Years of Dot Com
The international internet revolution began exactly 30 years ago on 15th March, 1985 and today we have millions of dot coms - our world wouldn't be the same without these dot coms, actually we cant imagine a world without them.
Why America’s Internet Is So Slow and Broken
Most of America's telecommunications infrastructure relies on outdated technology, and it runs over the same copper cables invented by Alexander Graham Bell over 100 years ago.
Omni-Channel Innovations Usher in a New Age of Retail & E-Commerce
As inventory visibility advances the art of omni-channel fulfillment, retail stores and distribution centers are driven to develop new skill sets.
Global Powers of Retailing: Embracing Innovation
This year's report focuses on the theme of "embracing innovation," and considers some of the most important trends for the coming year as retailers cope with a rapidly changing marketplace.
Five Major Changes Happening Right Now in Industrial Distribution (The Alibaba Effect)
Industrial distribution is experiencing a huge transformation - you must make substantial improvements in experience, convenience, selection, price, and competition.
Amazon Gets Serious About China with Supply Chain Investment
Amazon has stepped up its presence in China with a strategic partnership with the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ).
Omni-Channel Supply Chains Designed for a Retail World without Boundaries
Omni-channel retailing is upending the way consumers shop and interact with their favorite brands. In response, retailers must redesign their supply chains to meet growing customer expectations in a new retail world without limits.
NRF Revises Annual Economic Forecast, Expects Stronger Second Half of Year
The National Retail Federation today lowered its retail sales forecast for 2014 because of slow growth recorded during the first half of the year, but said sales are expected to grow significantly faster over the next five months.
Why Amazon’s $8Trillion B2B Bet is Flying Under the Radar Screen
AmazonSupply.com launched quietly in April 2012 with 500,000 items for sale. Two years later, with the site still officially in beta, that list of products has grown to more than 2.2 million.
Mobile E-Commerce Hits All-Time Record High
Mobile commerce continues to grow at an astounding rate. It's only a matter of time until mobile orders represent the majority of online commerce.
Chinese Internet Giants Demonstrate Growing Strength of the Nation
History has shown that Chinese companies can grow and gradually penetrate the market, pushing the foreign companies aside.
What’s Next For e-Fulfillment?
While we've been focusing on the warehouse, the next evolution in e-commerce is the last mile delivery and in-store fulfillment. It could be the break brick-and-mortar has been looking for.
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