Press Releases

APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, comments on higher than expected 2016 U.S. retail sales forecast, due, in part, to stronger online sales. According to one trade group, 2016 U.S. retail sales are going to be stronger than expected. The National Retail Federation said it expects retail sales to advance 3.4% in 2016 thanks in part to a stronger than expected start to the year and stronger online sales as the economy improves. (Source: Reynolds, T. “National Retail Federation Upgrades 2016 Economic Forecast,” nrf.com article, July 26, 2016; https://nrf.com/media/press-releases/national-retail-federation-upgrades-2016-economic-forecast.)...

APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, weighs in on two reports showing strong e-commerce demand has created the tightest demand for warehousing and fulfillment in a generation. “According to two new reports, businesses are leasing warehousing space at record levels as strong e-commerce drives companies to locate their fulfillment needs closer to major population centers,” says Charles Aultman, president of APS Fulfillment, Inc. “As opposed to sprawling rural sites, urban warehousing and fulfillment space helps brands ensure their products are on hand to meet their customers’ delivery expectations.” During...

APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, is reacting to U.S. retail sales as consumers show more confidence. According to the latest data, retail sales rose more than forecast as consumers continue to spend more. Retail sales increased 0.5% month-over-month in May, ahead of the 0.3% forecast. This follows a 1.3% increase in the previous month, which was the biggest gain in a year. It was also the second straight month of gains, with sales up 2.5% from a year ago. (Source: “Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services...

APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, says the newly opened Panama Canal expansion is expected to substantially increase traffic to East Coast ports, including the Port of Miami. On Sunday, June 26, the 10-year, $5.5-billion Panama Canal expansion project came to fruition and is expected to reshape the way goods are moved around the world. The expanded Panama Canal boasts nearly triple the capacity of the original canal, allowing ships to increase their volume from 5,000 containers up to 14,000 containers. (Source: “The $5.4 billion HOV lane: Will new...

APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies is pleased to announce the addition of five niche clients. The new clients obtained by APS Fulfillment, Inc. operate in the toys and games, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and personal care industries. For competitive reasons, the newly signed international brands have asked to remain confidential. “We are honored that these five organizations have chosen to work with APS Fulfillment, Inc.,” says Charles Aultman, president of APS Fulfillment, Inc. “Our rapid growth over the last number of years highlights the increased demand in South Florida...

Miami, FL, May 25, 2016 – APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, reacts to strong first quarter e-commerce sales. U.S. ecommerce sales remain strong as more and more Americans feel optimistic about the U.S. economy. First-quarter online sales increased 15.1% year-over-year to $86.3 billion and accounted for 7.8% of total retail sales compared to 6.9% in the first quarter of 2015. Overall, ecommerce sales accounted for 31.8% of total retail sales growth in the first quarter. (Source: “Quarterly Retail E-commerce Sales 1st Quarter 2016,” U.S. Census Bureau web site,...

Miami, FL, May 11, 2016 – APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, is reacting to a study that reveals North American warehouses need to adopt smart technologies in order to enhance order management and improve customer service and overall productivity. According to the U.S. and Canadian results of a major study, more and more companies are investing in warehouse technology. Fifty percent of those surveyed have or plan to implement a comprehensive, best-of-breed warehouse management system, while 75% expect to have one in place by 2020. Further, 40% of...

Miami, FL, April 27, 2016 – APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, is releasing its comments on a recent article in The Journal of Commerce, warning that strong e-commerce growth has resulted in record-low vacancy rates near the biggest U.S. population centers. According to The Journal of Commerce, U.S. e-commerce generated sales of approximately $350.0 billion in 2015, a 14% increase over the $305.7 billion in 2014. While online sales account for around seven percent of total U.S. retail sales, this number is expected to increase by 15% in...

APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, is pleased to announce it has signed five new clients from a wide variety of businesses. For competitive reasons, the five newly signed clients have asked to remain confidential. “APS Fulfillment is proud to have been chosen by these five diverse businesses,” says Charles Aultman, president of APS Fulfillment, Inc. “Despite the tough economic conditions, brands continue to recognize the importance of outsourcing their fulfillment and warehousing needs to a company that is close to all major transportation hubs, has state-of-the-art facilities, and...

APS Fulfillment, Inc. (www.APSFulfillment.com), one of the nation’s leading cost-effective fulfillment and integrated direct mail marketing companies, is weighing in on a report from Colliers International’s Logistics & Transportation Solutions Group showing that North American warehousing construction is at record levels as retailers adjust their distribution network to accommodate a surge in online sales. (Source: Colliers International, “Big-Box Market Report,” March 2, 2016; http://www.colliers.com/-/media/files/marketresearch/unitedstates/2016-Logistics-Transportation/2016-Logistics-Transportation-Big-Box-Report.pdf?la=en-us&submissionGuid=ef81f058-6d4b-472b-a761-4151bba592e2.) In particular, the building of “big box” warehouse space has increased more than 575% over the last five years, from nine million square feet in 2011 to 61 million square feet in 2015. With approximately 93%...