Logistics Management: 2023 Parcel Express Roundtable: Shifting Dynamics In A Vibrant Market
Rick Watson, CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, was recently a featured participant in Logistic Management’s annual roundtable designed to to keep shippers current on the dynamic parcel market.
Business Insider: Shopify is trying to lure sellers away from Amazon by promising seamless shipping and VIP access on container ships
Rick Watson, CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting and an expert in marketplace e-commerce, said the challenge of catering to small businesses will have to show up in the price.
The Loadstar: Returns a costly and speeding juggernaut for Amazon and parcel carriers
Although consumer surveys indicate that free returns are a high factor in determining whether or not an online merchant is picked, large retailers have introduced return or restocking fees for merchandise sent back, a strategy not viable for smaller sellers, according to Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting.
Loadstar: FedEx LTL consolidation service will make returning retail goods easier
Soaring logistics costs, exacerbated by inflation, have forced merchants to reconsider their returns policy. Some, like fashion brand Gap, have cut their window for returns, while others, including Zara and Urban Outfitters, have begun to charge consumers a restocking or return fee.
eCom Logistics Podcast: How Amazon And Shopify Are Shaping eCommerce with Rick Watson
I was featured on the eCom Logistics Podcast, where I give an insider's look into CommerceHub's acquisition of ChannelAdvisor and share rich insights on Amazon's new service called Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD).
