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After a rapid shift to online shopping, consumers now embrace the speed and convenience of getting what they want, when they want it, without leaving their home or car.
All retail sectors experienced a significant increase in online shopping and sales including drug, grocery and mass merchandise. Brick-and-mortar retailers who were slow to prioritize ecommerce raced to set up online shopping and delivery options to retain customers.

Traditional fulfillment models are being put to the test as the way we shop and receive goods is fundamentally changing how, when and from where fulfillment occurs. Wider distribution networks mean orders may no longer be fulfilled in a store or warehouse. Orders can now be filled many different ways from many different locations with many options for pick up or delivery.
The added expenses of services like curbside pickup and same-day delivery will continue to impact margins unless offset by innovations to streamline operations and automate tasks. The ecommerce surge is opening new lanes of digital revenue opportunities for agile retailers while putting pressure on brick-and-mortar operations. Consumer demands for speed, convenience and personalized offers have pushed retailers to find new ways of delivering goods &ndash; and a good customer experience.&nbsp;

Merging fulfillment strategies