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What We’re Reading: Shipping & Fulfillment Innovation
There’s been a lot in the news about new innovations in shipping & fulfillment. Buying online used to mean waiting days or even weeks for your package to arrive. The buyer had no visibility–just a promise of an eventual package. The merchant had little accountability. But, now the tables have turned!
Largely fueled by Amazon Prime’s free two-day shipping policy, customer expectations have gone much higher. This week, we’re sharing some articles that shine light on new innovations for getting orders to customers.
A Comparison of eBay vs Amazon Selling [Infographic]
Etsy has climbed over 54 million members. Rakuten has over 40,000 sellers. But, there are still only two big marketplace names in everyone’s mind: eBay & Amazon.
There are many differences and similarities in eBay vs Amazon selling. This blog post will discuss the broader context for the types of buyers and sellers on each platform, and the accompanying infographic will share the statistics behind each powerhouse name.
Amazon Business: What You Need to Know
Amazon has just announced Amazon Business, a new marketplace that intends to bring the Amazon experience to business-to-business commerce. If you sell or buy (as a business) on Amazon, this is big news!
Some people question the impact Amazon Business will have on small- and mid-level distributors. Others are raring to go with this new marketplace.
This blog post will give you everything you need to know about Amazon Business, so you can adjust your business strategy accordingly.
What We’re Reading: Brick & Mortar Stores, Digital Shoppers’ Shoes, Amazon Dash Button
This week, there’s no running theme for the articles I chose to share. Each of them are just good content discussing important information that you should know about as a retailer, eCommerce manager, or entrepreneur. It’s finally warming up, so read this post then go outside!
What We’re Reading: Amazon Continues eCommerce Innovation
Amazon has been in the news, quite a bit this week. If you’re in the eCommerce or retail business, you should be paying attention. Amazon has set (and continues to set) the standard for eCommerce satisfaction.
You worry about same-day shipping, because Amazon has it. You worry about managing product data, because Amazon does it so well. In order to be successful for the long-term, you need to start selling like Amazon does.
Here’s a look at what Amazon has on the horizon.