/ E-Retailers

Dell extends its green initiatives to its order fulfillment operation

Computer maker Dell will expand its green initiatives by reducing its packaging material by 20 million pounds over four years and increasing by 40% use of recycled material for packaging and cushioning products in transit, the company has announced.

Posted 12/23/2008Don DavisPost a comment

/ Technology

How GiftsForYouNow.com cuts shipping costs

GiftsForYouNow.com, a personalized products retailer, expedites fulfillment while cutting costs through basic steps like using flexible packaging materials and eliminating redundant steps in package handling, says general manager Chuck Albanese.

Posted 04/11/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

Getting the peanut population under control

Online shopping is up, and so is the population of plastic peanuts used to pack orders. A trade group pushes a recycling program that positions retail participants with environmentally conscious customers.

Posted 12/23/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

A Package Deal

Web merchants are well positioned to embrace eco-friendly and easy-to-open packaging. Some are turning it into a competitive edge.

Posted 07/31/2009Internet RetailerPost a comment

What kind of impression do you make?

Retailing is as much about theater as it is about merchandise. But there is one area that many retailers overlook—the final impression.

Posted 10/30/2007Internet RetailerPost a comment

Where’s My Package?

New rules at the U.S. Postal Service create new challenges for retailers

Posted 08/30/2007Internet RetailerPost a comment

/ Press Release

UPS Sets "Green" Standards for Shipment Packaging

ATLANTA, April 15, 2010 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today became the first carrier to offer its customers an assessment of their shipment packaging based on environmental standards. Under the Eco Responsible Packaging Program, UPS will evaluate a customer’s packaging processes in three areas of sustainability: damage prevention, right-sizing and packaging materials. UPS will score the results and those customers who meet the requirements can display the...

Posted 04/15/2010

/ Press Release

New Storopack Web Site Features Simplifies Search for Cushioning Solutions With New Functionality

Cincinnati, OH –Storopack, Inc, a worldwide leader in protective cushioning, has recently introduced a new web site that makes it easy for viewers to find cushioning solutions. The web site, www.storopack.com/en was completely overhauled with increased emphasis on ecological packaging, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), reverse logistics, hybrid “fit for purpose” packaging, and more. A new section entitled “What’s Your Challenge?” addresses...

Posted 04/15/2008