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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

One of the topics that consistently comes up in the retail world is the logistics of shipping. From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Choose a model that can scale with your growth trajectory.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Drones: Leveraging drones for shipping and delivery fulfillment came to attention when Amazon revealed their ‘Octocopter’ in 2013.

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10 Online Business for Sale in June

Small Biz Trends

As a drop-shipping operation, this Home Decor Ecommerce Business ships 98% of its orders directly from the supplier. Established in 2013, it has around 11,036 different LEGO figure models and characters. The business is located in Jacksonville Beach, FL with an asking price of $5,999,000. Home Decor Ecommerce Business.