Delivery and Retail Trends for 2022

Featured in TotalRetail and RetailWit. Retail has significantly changed in recent years. Buyers were already moving away from in-person retailing before the pandemic hit, and it’s a shift that has picked up considerably since then. For those remaining brick-and-mortar stores, technical advances have been employed to keep customers happy — and keep coming back. Many … Read more

What to Look For in a Routed Delivery Provider

Featured in TotalRetail and FreightWaves. Today’s competitive retail landscape makes it imperative for retailers to prioritize the customer experience. With that in mind, delayed delivery schedules, damaged products, cumbersome tracking could turn customers away from your store. This, in turn, will take a toll on customer retention, brand reputation, and revenue. Whether you’re running an online store … Read more

A Dynamic Partnership: How Marketing and Supply Chain Ops Can Work Better Together

Featured in SupplyChainBrain. A recent study by EY revealed that 25% of consumers consider slow delivery speeds as the most frustrating part of online shopping. The same study also found that one in five consumers believe they won’t forgive brands that don’t deliver on their promises. It also highlights the importance of prioritizing communication between the marketing … Read more

How to Find Affordable Furniture in New York City

Moving in New York City can be expensive. According to Kiplinger, Brooklyn has the fourth highest housing prices in the United States, with Manhattan topping the list. Moving can become a wallet-bursting experience especially with new apartment furniture costing between $3,000 and $5,500. Costs can be mitigated by opting to buy furniture from less-conventional sources. … Read more

How to Get Bulky Items Into Your Apartment When Moving in New York City

If you’re a New Yorker, you’ve likely had to cope with moving into an apartment. With over two-thirds of occupied housing units in the five boroughs being rental units, most New York City residents will move at least twice during their time in the city. The concept is so ingrained in city traditions that May … Read more