By Abhishek Agarwal, CMO of Design’N’Buy Imagine a world where the convenience оf online shopping doesn’t come at the expense оf our planet. This іs the vision behind sustainable e-commerce — a movement that іs transforming the way businesses operate and how consumers shop. As the digital marketplace continues tо expand, sо too does the…
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By Jeff Wolpov, Senior Vice President of E-commerce for Ryder System, Inc. While consumers’ attachment to e-commerce remains steadfast, new data reveals a mass return to in-store shopping. According to data from a 2024 survey of 1,306 consumers across the U.S. who shop online, 61% (+21% YOY) report shopping in-store specifically because they enjoy the…
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By Greg Brooks, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at SharpEnd The fashion industry faces multiple challenges, not least declining spending amidst rising living costs and a surge in counterfeit fashion goods, costing the industry an estimated $3 trillion. In response to these dual challenges, fashion brands are looking for ways to engage consumers more meaningfully…
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By Brandon Blanton, VP – National Client Service Operations at Integrity Staffing Solutions In today’s fast-evolving market, e-commerce businesses face significant staffing challenges that can hinder their efficiency and growth. High employee turnover, seasonal demand fluctuations, and a shortage of skilled labor are common hurdles that require innovative solutions. By adopting strategic staffing approaches, operations…
Read More >>With more than 1 in 4 Black Friday shoppers duped by counterfeit goods, Marks & Clerk calls for heightened brand protection to safeguard consumer trust and protect brand integrity As the retail sector enters its peak annual sales period with Black Friday and festive shopping well underway, global intellectual property (IP) firm Marks & Clerk underscores…
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Open Commerce is a Robust Solution to Fight Counterfeit Goods By Justin Floyd, Founder and CEO, RedCloud Technologies The scale of the global counterfeit goods trade is projected to reach a staggering $1.79 trillion by 2030, marking a 75% increase from 2023 levels. Just a couple of days ago federal authorities announced the discovery of…
Read More >>How to create a packaging and customer connection. By Connor Pehrson, Director, Product Management, Packsize With e-Commerce sales surging by nearly 1000% over the last decade, the human element in customer interactions is undoubtedly diminished, making it more difficult than ever for brands to connect. Packaging reflects brand values and provides an opportunity to make…
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The next frontier in e-commerce packaging, enhanced by AI. By Sheetal Pansare is the President & Global CEO at Futurism Technologies In the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, the quest for differentiation has led brands to focus on creating a unique and memorable customer experience. One of the most impactful ways to achieve this is through…
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Digital Printing Helps Online Vendors Deliver the Ultimate Unboxing Experience By Ben Ginesi, European Sales Manager – Digital Corrugated Packaging at Domino The global digital printing market is expected to reach $34.3bn in value by 2026[1] – growing at a CAGR of 6.7% and accounting for almost a quarter of the global value of the…
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Robots are essential for optimized kitting. By Gemma Ross, VP of operations at OSARO You know B2B and B2C; now it’s time to meet B2H. That’s business-to-human, a concept that’s been around for several years but took off during the pandemic when retailers began dealing almost exclusively with consumers online. Because of the lack of…
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OSARO’s latest AI-powered software eliminates costly retraining downtime, streamlines new SKU introduction, and maximizes productivity in dynamic order fulfillment environments. OSARO®, a global leader in machine-learning-enabled robotics for high-volume fulfillment centers, has launched OSARO AutoModel™. This marks a significant advancement in its OSARO SightWorks™ perception platform. In order fulfillment, where speed is critical, businesses often…
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Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) released its 10th annual e-commerce consumer study in September – a steadfast benchmark of U.S. online shoppers’ behaviors, preferences, and expectations. The 2024 study, “The Influence of Omnichannel Excellence on Consumer Behavior,” reveals key factors influencing purchasing decisions, customer loyalty, and retention as consumers reintegrate physical stores into their shopping…
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Packsize®, the foremost leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, today announces a strategic partnership with Paccurate, enhancing the value for shippers by optimizing packaging efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact. Alongside, Packsize introduces Easy-Close, an innovative feature that can be added to the X7 on-demand packaging machine to simplify the returns process, representing a…
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CR 400 Performance Grade Paper Packaging Tape is the first in the company’s sustainable packaging solutions Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, is proud to introduce CR 400 Performance Grade Curbside Recyclable Paper Packaging Tape, its first recyclable packaging tape. CR 400 Performance Grade…
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CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based plastic material. South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery…
Read More >>Mintel Study Finds Half of Gen Z Consumers Are Actively Trying to Spend Less on Amazon While Amazon maintains its position as the most shopped brand for US online shoppers (84%), some demographics, like Gen Z, have multifaceted and evolving opinions of the e-commerce giant. 4 in 10 US Gen Z consumers are tired of…
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People and robots learn during the automation process. By Simon Goh, Director of Distribution and Facilities at Zenni Optical Zenni is one of the top four online eyeglass retailers worldwide, selling 6.5 million pairs annually – 6 million of them in the U.S. market alone. Our mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to…
Read More >>Packaging Materials are Evolving to Meet New Consumer Demands By David Goodrich, President of HexcelPack The e-commerce industry is undoubtedly booming. Retail e-commerce sales in 2022 were estimated to exceed $5.7 trillion worldwide, according to Statista. Experts predict this figure will grow by 56% over the next several years, reaching nearly $8.1 trillion by 2026.…
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How can online retailers compete? By Brendan Heegan, founder and CEO of Boxzooka Same day delivery has been around for a while – think flowers, Dominos and auto parts. UberEATS, Door Dash and your local grocer expanded the same day food delivery sector dramatically during the pandemic. And, thanks to Amazon, Target and Walmart, people…
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Broader Capabilities Improve Last-mile Service, Overcome Supply Chain Woes By Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have relied on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle an array of transportation, warehousing, and value-added functions such as customer service, order management, sales…
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