2023 trends, technologies in CPG and retailing

by Parag Jain — Senior Vice President & Global Head of Sales Consumer, Retail & Logistic, Infosys

When consumer goods firms and retailers collaborate, they get better visibility into real-time POS data, enabling them to forecast demand, understand customer…

Athlete’s Foot taps Beth Greenfield for marketing post

April 3, 2023

Beth Greenfield, who has over 25 years of experience in retail and merchandising, has been named lead merchandiser and buyer for The Athlete's Foot.

A revival of Blockbuster Video? Online website indicates yes

March 27, 2023

The last Blockbuster Video store closed four years ago but online rumours are swirling the once popular entertainment brand may be back in play.

How the pandemic altered consumer behavior and the impact on the retail supply chain

by Christian Piller — co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Pollen Returns

Retailers need to take a hard look at every aspect of their reverse logistics process and implement structural changes to see better outcomes.

Target targeting differentiated guest shopping experience

March 15, 2023

This year Target is making investments to boost growth and provide customers with a differentiated guest experience. It aims to deliver "affordable joy" and a…

Dick’s Sporting Goods Q4 sales are a hit out of the park

March 7, 2023

Dick's Sporting Goods same-store sales spiked 5.3% as the sporting goods retailer beat analysts' projections regarding its Q4 earnings and revenue which…

General merchandise sales dip in a year

February 20, 2023

Discretionary U.S. general merchandise retail sales revenue in January of this year landed 3% lower than in 2022 and unit sales were down 5% in the same time…

Tuesday Morning shuttering lots of stores

February 17, 2023

Retailer Tuesday Morning, which filed for bankruptcy this month, is planning to shutter over half of 487 stores across 40 states.

Supermarket taps SymphonyAI Retail CPG to modernize merchandise systems

February 15, 2023

Save A Lot, a supermarket chain, is deploying several solutions from SymphonyAI Retail CPG in a quest to modernize and expand its core merchandising systems.

Why the retail return strategy requires a big focus

Retail winners in 2023 will be those who place the customer first.

Batteries Plus advances Atlanta expansion

February 14, 2023

Batteries Plus has opened its two latest locations in the Atlanta area, with stores in Tucker, Georgia and Covington, Georgia.

Scottish retailer closing all stores

February 13, 2023

M&Co, a Scottish retailer, is shuttering all its 170 stores and its brand has been bought by AK Retail Holdings which owns several clothing brands. The…

Bed Bath & Beyond adds 150 stores to closing list

February 8, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond will close an additional 150 stores, just a month shy of announcing it was aiming to close 87 locations.

How retailers can beat the post-holiday sales slump

by Susan Jeffers — CEO, XY Retail

To beat the post-holiday sales slump, retailers can follow several strategies.

Excess stock a challenge for half of U.S. retailers

February 6, 2023

Half of U.S. retailers are grappling with excess stock just as the brands are dealing with the annual wave of product returns, with 27% writing off excess…

Giant Eagle teams with Plantensive on boosting product management

February 3, 2023

Food retailer and distributor Giant Eagle is deploying advanced category management technology from Plantensive in order to better respond to consumers…

Macy’s didn’t have a super jolly holiday

January 11, 2023

Macy's department store is sticking to its Q4 guidance despite a holiday season that didn't prove as rewarding as expected.

Costco debuts Shutterfly offering

January 10, 2023

Costco members can now use Shutterfly's photo services and will get a 51% discount off every Shutterfly order plus free shipping on orders totaling more than…

Walgreens: Retail theft may not be so bad after all

January 9, 2023

After declaring retail theft was exploding in 2022, Walgreens is taking a big step back from the declaration regarding shrinkage.

Experts share top 5 e-commerce trends for 2023

by Mark Hook — VP of Brand & Comms, Brightpearl

Loyalty, inventory, sustainability challenges need attention this year.