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Walmart Debuts Second In-Store Fulfillment Center in Bentonville

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Walmart has opened an in-store Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) at Store 100 in its home town of Bentonville, Ark. MFCs will significantly increase the number of orders a store can fulfill in a day, according to a Walmart blog post , providing faster fulfillment with less substitutions and freeing up associates to help in-store customers.

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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

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With ecommerce already on the upswing and expected to grow to one-quarter of all global retail sales by 2026, retailers have a golden opportunity to capitalize on this disruptive time and protect their brand against future supply chain bottlenecks while establishing themselves as industry leaders.

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Internal Warehouse vs. 3PL: How to Reach the Best Decision for Your Business

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In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Can you fulfill the orders in a timely manner?

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Target Invests $100 Million in Sortation Centers to Enhance Store-As-Hub Strategy

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Target will expand its next-day delivery capabilities by investing $100 million in its sortation center network to open six additional facilities by 2026. As Target’s stores fulfill the bulk of online orders, our sortation centers have made this process even faster.”

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Sneaker and Sportswear Ecommerce: the ‘Non-Luxury’ Luxury Apparel Leader 

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Nike is a standout performer in the apparel market with the highest brand value of any mass apparel brand, approximately $110 billion, and in 2020 the global sneaker market was valued at approximately $79 billion , which is predicted to hit $120 billion by 2026.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

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A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. According to recent research, the global warehouse automation market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14%, reaching $30 billion by 2026. Sophisticated Automation.

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What is Order Management? The Enterprise Retailer’s Guide to Processing, Fulfillment, and More

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According to Insider Intelligence, 24% of retail purchases are expected to take place online by 2026. However, while global e-commerce sales are growing at an accelerated pace, the traditional approach to order management has not kept up with the evolving needs and expectations of modern customers. What is Order Management?