According to a report released in January 2021 by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail, consumers returned an estimated $428 billion in merchandise to retailers last year. That equates to approximately 10.6 percent of total retail sales in the year 2020. “Last year, we saw an increase in returns of online purchases as the … Continue reading 3 Key Objectives for a Return Policy
Ayal Latz was recently featured on Augusta CEO, a publication focused on business issues in Augusta, GA. The company publishes news and commentary from writers and business leaders in Augusta and its surrounding area. Augusta CEO is part of the Georgia CEO Network which includes newswires, newsletters and local websites across more than thirteen counties … Continue reading Ayal Latz on a2b Fulfillment: Augusta CEO
In the May 2018 issue of Parcel Magazine, President of a2b Fulfillment, Ayal Latz, addresses the explosive growth within the e-commerce industry and how retailers need to make sure their shipment operations are staying ahead of the curve. Below are a few of the trends Latz says retailers should keep an eye on as the … Continue reading Latz Featured in May issue of Parcel Magazine
a2b Fulfillment has been named a Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL for the third year in a row, including them within a list of leading third-party logistics providers selected by the editors of Multichannel Merchant (MCM). MCM created this unique resource vetting 3PLs that are ecommerce qualified and experienced as a value-added service for its audience. … Continue reading a2b named Top 3PL for 2018
The month of November is right around the corner; which means shopping lists are being filled out and retailers everywhere are rolling up their sleeves. A new holiday season is upon us and it is expected to be another big one. Just how big? The National Retail Federation says they expect to see holiday retail … Continue reading Holiday Sales Expected to Rise
On August 19th, a2b Fulfillment employees put their logistics experience to work for The Second Harvest Food Distribution in Greensboro, Ga. Held every third Saturday of the month, the event distributes food to needy families within Greene County, Georgia. a2b Fulfillment was sponsor for the August event that included distribution of nearly 10,000 pounds of … Continue reading a2b Fulfillment Sponsors Food Drive
At a2b Fulfillment, we constantly study carrier rates and programs. Earlier this year, we discussed the changes that affected 2017 with regards to major carriers. Specific rate changes by service, zone and weight and package size vary due to carriers’ response to market demand, target market share goals and an attempt to neutralize the very … Continue reading How Can I Improve Carrier Rates?
a2b Fulfillment is proud to once again be an exhibiting sponsor for the Georgia Logistics Summit. Hosted by the Center of Innovation for Logistics, the event will be held May 16th and 17th at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The logistics industry has seen major growth in the state of Georgia in … Continue reading a2b Exhibiting at 2017 Georgia Logistics Summit
When you outsource, you’re bringing in an expert that will deliver service at a higher level of skill and accuracy. It’s why you assign a CPA to do your taxes or hand legal matters over to an attorney. These are individuals that have spent years honing their craft. When it comes to hiring a 3PL Provider, … Continue reading When Hiring a 3PL Provider – Experience Matters
The following article appears in the December issue of Response Magazine. Some things are just unavoidable this time of year: holiday shopping lists, contemplating New Year Resolutions and Carrier Rate Increases. Like clockwork, major carriers are unveiling charts highlighting the rate increases for shipping packages and this year’s list is a lot to absorb. What’s … Continue reading Carrier Rates on the Rise, Plan Accordingly
