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Gap Introduces Retail Fulfillment Service Utilizing its 13 Distribution Centers

Retail TouchPoints

Gap has launched a fulfillment service for retailers called GPS Platform Service , offering omnichannel fulfillment using Gap’s nationwide distribution network and handling tasks including delivery to customers or stores, returns initiation and processing at its fulfillment centers. For the first time, we are making Gap Inc.’s

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Amazon Fulfillment Center Workers in Alabama Reject Unionization

Retail TouchPoints

In a surprisingly lopsided outcome, workers at BHM1, the Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer, Ala., rejected the opportunity to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store ( RWDSU ) union. Approximately 50% of the 5,805 eligible workers at the fulfillment center cast ballots during the month-long vote that ended March 30, 2021.

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Q2 2021 Roundup: How Target, Macy’s and Foot Locker Harnessed Consumer Optimism

Retail TouchPoints

Retail rode strong into Q2 2021 as shoppers returned to stores even as digital sales remained elevated. Target’s Store-Based Fulfillment Model Drives Convenience. in Q2 2021 while its digital comparable sales grew 10% , building on the 195% growth achieved in 2020. Target’s physical comparable sales grew 8.9%

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Sephora Adds On-Demand One-Hour Delivery Across North America

Retail TouchPoints

Items will be fulfilled from Sephora’s 500+ U.S. Additionally, consumers can shop on Sephora’s website for same-day delivery powered by DoorDash Drive, the company’s white label fulfillment platform. BJ’s Wholesale Club selected DoorDash as its grocery delivery partner across 226 stores in March 2022. Items from U.S.

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Supply Chain Volume & Wholesale Prices Dropping Rapidly

Independent Retailer

Shipping and wholesale prices are plunging and orders are not being placed as often. . Wholesale Imports. A Look at the Wholesale Supply Chain in 2023. We expect wholesale prices to come down to almost variable costs, and we foresee market consolidation.” . Wholesale Imports. The Impact on U.S. back to top.

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Francesca’s Acquires Digital Apparel Brand Richer Poorer

Retail TouchPoints

Continuing an ecommerce-focused growth strategy that launched when Francesca’s went private early in 2021, the retailer has purchased California-based wardrobe essentials brand Richer Poorer. The brand will continue its current efforts in wholesale and DTC channels this year with a full relaunch planned for 2024. million.

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Staples Partners with DoorDash to Offer Same-Day Delivery

Retail TouchPoints

Since Q2 2021, DoorDash has been aggressively expanding its reach via delivery deals with a wide range of retailers, including Rite Aid , Dollar General , BJ’s Wholesale Club , Tractor Supply and Kroger. To kick off the 2023/2024 school year, U.S.

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