Supply Chain News
Amazon plans to open hundreds of bookstores, claims mall operator
February 3, 2016
The top U.S. e-commerce player is supposedly looking to take a deep dive in the brick-and-mortar environment.
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Amazon flying fast forward with drone service strategy
January 20, 2016
Regulatory challenges, safety hurdles and increasing competition aren't stalling Amazon's plans to be one of the first, if not the first, drone service…
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Amazon sinks a stake in ocean freight delivery services
January 18, 2016
First drones, now ocean freighters. Amazon's expanding logistics strategy moves forward.
read nowAmazon mulling air freight service operation, claims reports
December 22, 2015
Amazon isn’t just looking to drones to provide faster and more efficient shipping and delivery operations.
read nowFederal regulators reject latest Staples-Office Depot merger proposal
December 22, 2015
Staples isn’t likely to get the gift it was hoping for this holiday season: federal approval of its move to merge with competitor Office Depot.
read nowSmall craft brewery demand spurs hop production upward
December 21, 2015
Increasing demand from the craft brewing retail segment is driving U.S. hop production upward.
read nowWarm holiday temps present a cold front for retail sales
December 18, 2015
The warmer than usual temperatures during the holiday season isn't likely making retailers very jolly.
read nowAmazon expands booze service but challenges ahead in meeting consumer needs
December 11, 2015
Online leading retailer offers daily delivery service timeframe when most local liquor suppliers aren't yet open.
read nowSame-day delivery matters more to young shoppers than older consumers
November 24, 2015
The younger shopping set is much more interested in same-day delivery than the senior set and such a retail strategy could pay off given the focus on serving…
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Start-up targets Amazon with pricing service benefitting retailers, consumers
November 19, 2015
Price service aims to connect local retailers with Amazon Prime members who want the cheapest price while supporting nearby stores.
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Robot aims to help retailers keep a tally on product, inventory
November 12, 2015
Robotic system can help track inventory, avoid out-of-stock scenarios and product price tag validation.
read nowTarget aims to revamp food supply chain strategy, store closures loom as well
November 5, 2015
Target, facing pressures from online and brick-and-mortar competitors, is shuttering over a dozen failing stores and aims to revamp its food-supply chain…
read nowHow Walmart teamed up to drive a successful Halloween candy offering
October 23, 2015
Love the pecan pie M&M? You can thank the world's biggest retailer.
read nowLululemon pulls in creative director, product chief departing
October 22, 2015
The executive and management revamp continues at the yoga pant maker which is having some supply chain issues.
read nowNCR Silver boosts functionality for franchises, small business operators
October 15, 2015
NCR Small Business is upgrading its tablet point of sale system, NCR Silver, to give small business and franchises new marketing, inventory and communication…
read nowPoor inventory control equates to shopper disappointment, lost sales for retailers
October 12, 2015
A whopping 81 percent of consumers experienced an "out-of-stock" experience in the past 12 months, resulting in lost sales for retailers and lots of…
read nowPeet’s Coffee & Tea, Stumptown won't be melding the retail experience
October 7, 2015
Peet’s Coffee & Tea is buying Stumptown Coffee Roasters, but customers won’t find both brands sharing counter space.
read nowGeneral Mills sells iconic Green Giant brand in $765M deal
September 4, 2015
General Mills aims to pay down debt and repurchase shares with net proceeds from sale.
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Amazon opening yet another Texas fulfillment center
August 21, 2015
E-commerce giant already employs more than 3,500 in the state.
read nowZenput plugs in new task-management features to drive consistent store experience
August 18, 2015
Streamlined project management features promise to save time and money.
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