Bringoz Industry Weekly 3/17

ome Depot is building four new distribution centers to cater to its professional customers. Advance Auto Parts is consolidating its distribution networks into a single operation to boost efficiency and better serve customers. H-E-B-owned Favor Delivery has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Home Depot is building four new distribution centers to cater to its professional customers that handle bigger and more extensive projects. The new distribution centers are expected to open in the first half of the year and make room for the bulky size, wider variety and larger orders of products that pros need, which then can be delivered directly to a job site. Read more.

Advance Auto Parts is consolidating its distribution networks into a single operation to boost efficiency and better serve customers. The auto parts retailer has long used two distinct distribution center networks to replenish its store inventories. The unification will include converting smaller, legacy facilities from replenishment nodes to market hubs, in which inventory is forward-deployed closer to customers. Read more.

H-E-B-owned Favor Delivery has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem. This integration is designed to allow restaurants to streamline operations and directly integrate Favor’s marketplace platform to their point of sale for a seamless ordering experience. Favor currently operates in more than 400 cities across Texas with 100,000-plus drivers, who have delivered more than 80 million Favors to date, ranging from restaurant meals and alcohol to groceries and everyday essentials. Read more.

Understanding the B2B buyer’s journey is crucial for businesses aiming to engage effectively with their clients. The traditional linear pathway, where sales teams played the primary role in guiding potential clients through the buyer’s journey, has evolved into a more complex process influenced heavily by digital touchpoints. Here’s a look at some practical strategies for adapting to the changing landscape of B2B buyer behavior. Read more.

In the digital age, where competition is fierce and buyers have more options than ever, the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships has never been more critical. A poor digital buying experience can make or break a customer relationship. Here’s a look at some ways that B2B businesses can cultivate strong relationships with their customers, ensuring a path to success. Read more.

The future of distribution will be filled with technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and a greater emphasis on customer-centricity. These trends are not just reshaping how products are distributed but also redefining the entire supply chain ecosystem. Here’s a look at some of the top distribution trends expected to shape the industry in 2024. Read more.

Consumers are growing increasingly comfortable with buying furniture across multiple online and offline channels. With eCommerce sales remaining strong, the need for a seamless delivery experience has become paramount. Here are four tips to ensure a fast, smooth, and hassle-free furniture delivery experience, sure to meet your customers’ expectations and improve customer satisfaction. Read more.