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Last Week in E-Comm and Logistics ??? - Your backstage pass to what’s hot ?? in the world of e-commerce and logistics! Let's dive into a quick recap of e-commerce and logistics news in the week that went by??? 1???Allbirds, despite turbulence, is getting big on making a comeback. Can they soar back or stay grounded? ?? 2???Amazon’s >$20 Haul takes on rivals Temu and SHEIN to counter low-cost competition ???- The retail wars are heating up! ?? 3???Amazon FBA: Fees Reimagined for 2025 ??- ditching inbound shipping and low inventory level penalties. 4???Trump Taps Howard W. Lutnick for Commerce Secretary ????, sparking chatter on potential shifts in U.S. trade policies. 5???Walmart Smashes Q3 Goals ??- Q3 FY25 revenue soared 5.5% to $169.6B. Shout-out to Flipkart for a festive boost! Walmart’s bullish FY25 outlook cements its retail dominance. ?? 6???Target’s Q3 revenue grew just 0.9% to $25.23B, missing expectations. ??Can they turn it around? ?? 7???Macy's Drama Unfolds ??: An ex-employee’s accounting mishap delayed Q3 earnings, Wall Street watches closely. Can Macy’s recover from this soap opera? ???♀? 8???Walmart Slashes Delivery Costs ?? by 40%- stepping up its last-mile game to rival Amazon! ?? Swipe ?? now for a deep-dive tour!! #supplychain #ecommerce #retail #logistics #businessnews #target #amazon #amazonfba #trump #lutnick #flipkart #temu #shein #Q3earnings #fulfillment #businessgrowth #internationalbusiness #weeklynews #ECommerceTrends #LogisticsSimplified #RetailGrowth #LogisticsWars #RetailBuzz

In this issue of CrossDock, we’re diving into the role of tariffs and how they’ve shaped U.S. trade policy over the years. ?? What’s Inside: ?? A look at the history of tariffs in America ?? The US-China tariff war: Trump vs. Biden ?? Are tariffs helping or hurting the economy? #tariffs #trumptariffs #trade

In this issue, we explore the rising warehouse vacancy rates across the United States. In this edition, we will cover: ? What drove the pandemic-era warehousing boom? ? What’s causing vacancies to rise today? ? Could we see a resurgence in demand soon? #warehouse #warehousevacancy #industrialrealestate

?? Breakfast & Bonding! ??? Our #BreakfastFriday tradition continues, bringing colleagues from office desks to cafe tables together. This week, Dinu Nair and Giridhar Sampathkumar joined Vivek Singh at #CafeMuziris in #Indiranagar, sharing ideas, laughs, black coffee and ten-on-ten Brit-Breakie-platters ! ?? ?? Stay tuned for more of #Hopstack's happy little #BreakfastClub adventures! ?? #LifeAtHopstack #BreakfastStories #englishbreakfast #bosstalks #EmployeeEngagement

Get ready for effortless shipment creation with Amazon SP-API??? When it comes to preparing and sending inventory to Amazon’s fulfillment centers, Amazon SP-API (Selling Partner API) takes shipment creation to the next level, offering enhanced flexibility and optimization that Amazon MWS (Marketplace Web Service) couldn't match. Here’s how Amazon SP-API is different and more beneficial: ?Streamlined Shipment Creation With Amazon SP-API, the process of creating inbound shipments is more intuitive and efficient. The Fulfillment Inbound API allows sellers to quickly create shipments, automatically receiving optimized options based on factors like weight, distance, and volume. This ensures the most efficient use of resources, saving sellers both time and money. In comparison, MWS provided limited endpoints for shipment creation and tracking. It was a more cumbersome approach to creating shipments, which often involved multiple steps and lacked the automated optimization capabilities that SP-API offers. ? Optimized Shipment Options Amazon SP-API provides the best-optimized shipment options directly, helping sellers make more informed decisions about how to send their inventory. It helps compare shipment methods, select the most cost-effective options, and even adjust according to one’s preferences. Whether one chooses SPD (Small Parcel Delivery), LTL (Less Than Truckload), PCP (Prepaid Carton Packing), or nPCP (Non-Prepaid Carton Packing), the flexibility is in their hands.? On the other hand, Amazon MWS offered shipment plan creation, where it generated optimized shipment options based on provided details (like seller SKU, ASIN, quantity, and item condition). This plan grouped items into shipments, specifying fulfillment center destinations, shipment IDs, and labeling requirements. ? Improved Speed and Competitiveness The integration of SP-API into Amazon’s backend systems results in faster, more efficient shipment creation. Sellers benefit from better route planning, faster processing times, and the ability to make changes to shipments on the fly. This makes your inbound fulfillment process not only faster but more competitive in terms of cost and performance. In contrast, MWS was slower in shipment processing, requiring manual input and more time to adjust shipments. The lack of real-time optimization also meant sellers couldn't adjust their strategies as quickly. ?? Amazon SP-API transforms shipment creation, offering unmatched flexibility, optimized processes, and faster operations to help sellers save time and resources while staying competitive! ?? Amazon MWS is being deprecated, and prep centers should prepare to integrate the SP-API into their operations to take advantage of its enhanced features. Adopting SP-API will ensure smoother, faster, and more cost-effective fulfillment workflows. #fba #ecommerce #inbound #shipment #amazon #amazonfba #inboundfulfillment

Is your FBA software equipped for Amazon’s SP-API? Amazon’s SP-API (Selling Partner API), launching on December 20th, 2024, is set to revolutionize how you manage Amazon inbound fulfillment. As the successor to the? MWS API (Marketplace Web Service API), it unlocks advanced features like smarter shipment creation, optimized packaging, and real-time tracking, giving you more control over your FBA operations. So, what’s SP-API? ?? The Selling Partner API (SP-API) is Amazon's API, designed to help sellers automate operations, optimize workflows, and enhance selling on the platform. It provides direct access to Amazon’s backend, allowing it to integrate and customize solutions for inventory management, order processing, and sales analysis, tailoring applications to specific business needs. The new FBA Inbound Fulfillment API offers several key benefits: ? Expanded Endpoints: More control over shipment creation, including advanced options based on boxes or units. ? Packaging Flexibility: Choose from multiple packaging options based on product size and nature. ? Detailed Information: Provides granular data on SKU quantities, packaging, and transportation for optimized pick-pack-ship processes. ? Optimized Workflows: More flexible and efficient backend operations with minimal impact on frontend processes. To fully leverage these improvements, it's crucial that your Amazon FBA software is updated to seamlessly integrate with the new API. #amazon #amazonfba #fba #ecommerce #inboundfulfillment?

We are delighted to announce that we have a new member joining our team!?? Join us in welcoming our new Product Marketing Associate ???? Rhea Choudhury to the Hopstack family! ?? Rhea, we are thrilled to have you on board and look forward to seeing your ideas and skills put into action. Welcome to the Hopstack team! ?? #NewHire #WelcomeToTheTeam #ProductMarketing #Innovation

???Celebrating Three Years at Hopstack!??? It's a moment of pride and joy as we mark a significant milestone in Anurag Singh's journey with Hopstack. ?? ???? Anurag, our Sr. Product Marketing Manager, has completed 3 incredible years with us, and what an amazing time it has been! ?? Join us in congratulating Anurag Singh on his 3rd year Hopstack anniversary! ?? If you've had the pleasure of working with him, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. ?? Swipe right to know what Anurag has to say about his three year completion at Hopstack! ?

In this issue, we're diving into the remarkable journey of Shein and Temu and how they have shaken up the U.S. market, redefining e-commerce dynamics. In this edition we'll cover: ?? Their origins and the strategies fueling their rapid growth ?? The controversial business practices and loopholes behind their expansion ?? What the future might hold for these Chinese giants in American retail #ecommerce #shein #temu #usecommerce

In this issue of CrossDock, we explore the journey of the longshoremen—from their early days of organizing to the pivotal moments that defined their union. We’ll take a closer look at: ?? The truth behind their pay—are the reports accurate? ?? Why longshoremen are standing strong against automation in the industry #longshoremen #shipping #usports