Building on last week, we continue to hear an underlying theme from both brands and providers about "Fit".

Selfishly, it's music to our ears because "Fit" is a main tenant for why we created Slotted and why the platform has evolved the way it has over the past 12 months. Here is a sneak peak at how we think about Fit. This mindset will be front and center in 2026 as Slotted continues to grow and evolve.

What's trending

The Race for Ultra-Fast Last-Mile Delivery

The new e-commerce standard is hyper-local and instant. To win the battle for consumer loyalty, retailers must integrate their physical store footprint with AI-driven inventory and fulfillment strategies to meet the 30-minute delivery expectation.

📦 Walmart Enters It's Nasdaq Era With Eye on Faster Deliveries and Tech-Heavy Playbook

📦 Instacart Stock is trading up, here's why

Transforming Returns from Cost Center to Profit Engine

Reverse logistics is no longer just a burden—it is a significant area for value recovery and margin protection. The competitive edge lies in adopting dedicated, data-driven systems to rapidly sort, grade, and remarket returned items for profit.

📦 Amazon upgrades tools for seller returns

📦 Turn Returns Into Revenue

Opportunities in Fulfillment

Partner Spotlight: Izba’s Onboarding Support for 3PLs

A smooth onboarding process is one of the strongest predictors of long-term fit. Yet launches often drift due to unclear ownership, incomplete brand data, or integration delays. Izba partners with 3PLs to bring structure, predictability, and faster time-to-revenue to every brand launch.

Izba operates as a strategic partner, not just a project manager. Their team supports providers with:

• Integration oversight across WMS, OMS, ERP, EDI, and retailer portals

• SOP development for DTC, retail, and wholesale

• Forecasting + operational planning for SKU velocity, pick paths, and workflows

• Structured change management to align teams before go-live

  The result: cleaner launches, fewer surprises, and stronger brand relationships.

For 3PLs preparing for a heavier onboarding year in 2026, Izba offers tiered support options designed to match launch complexity and internal bandwidth.

Interested in exploring Izba’s onboarding support? Reply to this email and we’ll introduce you.