Retail

Strategic technology partnership to deliver big data and analytics for retailers, manufacturers and wholesale distributors.

Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business points to the 102nd growth month.

Access solutions leader acquires maker of automated dock levelers under the Poweramp, McGuire and DLM brands.

Leading provider of supply chain planning solutions acquires leader in data analytics and visualization.

Partnership combines Optricity's slotting algorithms and patented processes with Bastian Solutions’ expertise in facility layout and design.

10th annual study shows two-thirds of shoppers prefer next- or same-day delivery as retailers work to bring the online experience into the physical store.

Online sales create instant short-term demand for warehouse and distribution center space, a potential headache for retailers.

Repurposing existing or closed retail space as hybrid retail/ distribution hubs streamlines fulfillment and gives consumers more control over the delivery or pickup of their orders.

Only 5% of companies are considered truly “intelligent” enterprises, leveraging ties between physical and digital worlds for better visibility and actionable insights.

These sales, as defined by the NRF, are sales in the months of November and December and exclude autos, gas, and restaurant sales. For 2017, NRF is calling for holiday retail sales to be up 3.6%-4% annually, coming in at an estimated total between $678.75 billion to $682 billion, which is ahead of last year’s $655.8 billion, even at the lower end of the 2017 estimate.

Leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer acquires specialist in contract manufacturing, custom assembly, repacking, and food product packaging and fulfillment for consumer packaged goods companies.

ALAN has compiled a list of needs and important guidelines for what to do -- and what not to do -- if your company chooses to help.

Supply chain organizations must make it a priority to build a resilient talent acquisition team that can weather turbulence and help sustain a positive bottom line.

A proactive approach to reverse logistics can prevent labor costs from skyrocketing, while also improving customer service.

Commerce reported a 0.6% increase from June to July at $478.9 billion and a 4.2% annual increase. The NRF reported that June retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.6% from June to July, tripling June’s revised 0.2% growth rate, while July sales headed up 3.5% annually.