"Automation" is one of those ideas that sparks very strong but very different opinions among different people. To some, it's a potential savior of U.S. industry, allowing smart companies to become more resilient to withstand ...
It’s going to be a crowded holiday shopping season — online, at least — according to a U.S. company that provides software to help brands deliver revenue-generating and personalized customer experiences. According to a survey ...
iStock/Sergii Gnatiuk The North Pole should be fairly busy this season, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Considering the times — an ongoing pandemic, a challenging economy and a high unemployment rate — Deloitte’s ...
Will that old Sears store at your local mall be converted for use as a distribution center? Or, for that matter, will the entire mall be repurposed to handle logistics and warehousing functions?
Clothing sales were up 2.9% month over month. (iStock/Antonio Diaz) While retail and foodservice sales grew modestly in August, it’s clear that they could benefit from another stimulus, which many in the industry hope happens ...
E-commerce has grown up fast during the pandemic. One study estimated that e-commerce growth has accelerated about five years in the last six months. For some retailers, e-commerce has been a godsend to stay in ...
Lowe’s is teaming with Daymond John, star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and a New York Times best-selling author, to create opportunities for diverse small businesses to pitch their products to the home improvement retailer, a Fortune 50 company. Mooreville, ...
Kraft Heinz, producer of iconic food brands such as Jell-O and Grey Poupon -- and, of course, Heinz Ketchup -- announced it is taking a hard look at its supply chain to improve efficiencies and ...
Beginning Oct. 1, full-time employees at Hobby Lobby will receive $17 an hour at the minimum. The Oklahoma City-based retailer says it’s just keeping with the precedent it has set for itself as a business ...
A severely tested supply chain sent people scrambling for essential household items just a few months ago. Now, the supply chain industry could provide employment for some of those same consumers who might have seen ...
