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For fashion-forward Gilt Groupe, robots help get the orders shipped on time

The web-only retailer of fashion apparel and home furnishings that it offers in timed sales finds that a robot-supported fulfillment warehouse is four times as productive as its traditional warehouse.

Posted 10/21/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

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After fulfillment break-down, music equipment retailer strums a new tune

Since migrating to an outsourced fulfillment operation, Music Parts Plus has virtually eliminated the errors that had jammed up its business, founder and CEO Dominick Moreo says.

Posted 05/11/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Auctioning returned goods online is tougher than anticipated, Genco says

Seven months after launching online auctions with Slingshot Solutions, Genco tries out another auction management provider.

Posted 05/23/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Welcome to the Machine

Robots zip around more distribution centers, part of a building boom in e-retail warehouses.

Posted 06/01/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

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Looking ahead to the holidays

It’s never too late—or too early—to plan for a bigger and better holiday shopping season.

Posted 05/27/2010Paul DemeryPost a comment

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The Big Send-Off

To fulfill through an outsourcing partner, first pick and pack the right criteria.

Posted 05/29/2009Internet RetailerPost a comment

Stars of e-retailing

These retailers found ways to shine online, despite the tough economy. Here are profiles of the fastest-growing web-only merchant, retail chain, manufacturer and cataloger—plus a handful of other retailers that registered strong online growth.

Posted 05/29/2009Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Long Haul

Web-enabled information systems are aiding retailer-carrier collaboration and helping correct errors and streamline processes.

Posted 12/31/2007Internet RetailerPost a comment