By my recollection, the world of flexible fulfillment hit an inflection point about 15 years ago. It was at that point that putting the technology and operations in place to fulfill from an increasingly complex supply chain network embarked upon its next frontier. It was no longer enough to route orders to a handful of…
By: Mike Kunkle (SPARXiQ – VP, Sales Effectiveness Services) In July 2023, I presented a webinar in collaboration with Distribution Strategy Group about “The State of Sales in Wholesale Distribution.” During this presentation, I conducted research to evaluate the sales competencies within wholesale distribution in comparison to other industries. The results were both fascinating and…
Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group, the food delivery and takeout company founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Blue Apron stockholders will receive $13 in cash per share of Class A common stock through a tender offer, an…
TikTok has debuted a new AI-powered virtual assistant, the TikTok Creative Assistant, to “intelligently collaborate with brands and creators throughout their creative journey on TikTok.” The tool draws on the platform’s database of “creative knowledge” to help brands and creators brainstorm ideas, understand best practices, uncover trends and find inspiration. The new tool is available to…
Destination XL (DXL) has partnered with Untuckit on a capsule collection of its shirts in sizes and lengths never previously offered to cater specifically to big and tall men. The items will be available for purchase only at DXL.com, with select stores offering the styles to try on for fit. Untuckit shirts are currently available…
It’s time to say goodbye to cookies. A full 60% of marketers believe the era of advertising cookies and IDs is coming to an end. And yet there’s a successional gap. Nobody seems to know what to do next. The same survey reports that 41% of marketers aren’t familiar with targeting methods other than third-party…
Security issues are top-of-mind with retailers: theft and threats of violence in retail locations are making headlines, including Target’s recent announcement that it would close nine stores in four cities. Due to its size (5.6 million square feet) and the variety of its environments (500 stores plus restaurants, theme parks and Minnesota’s largest aquarium), the…
