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HighJump acquires RedTail Solutions
February 16, 2017
Acquisition to strengthen trading partner connectivity and omni-channel enablement.
Commerce, NRF report solid January retail sales
February 15, 2017
Commerce reported that January retail sales were up 0.2 percent compared to December and saw a 5.6 percent annual gain at $472.1 billion. The NRF reported that retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, headed up 3.8 percent annually in January and were up 0.4 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to a very strong December.
Other Voices: Trying to manage the Amazon effect? Don’t ignore your TMS.
February 8, 2017
Bridging the gap between the order management and warehouse management systems can maximize routes, deliveries, and customers’ experience.
QPSI announces acquisition of pharmaceutical packaging company, International Labs
February 8, 2017
Contract packager to increase primary packaging capabilities and direct-to-retail distribution.
NRF calls for 3.7 to 4.2 percent annual increase for 2017 retail sales
February 8, 2017
The NRF is calling for 2017 online and other non-store/online sales (which NRF includes in its over all number) to head up between 8 and 12 percent.
Foodservice GS1 US Standards workgroups to focus on implementation and operational efficiencies
February 6, 2017
Standards initiative workgroups restructured following success of standards adoption, basic education work.
JDA names Tyco executive as new CEO
January 30, 2017
New board chairman, vice chairman also named.
Honeywell, Intel to jointly develop IoT solutions for retailers and logistics providers
January 17, 2017
Enterprise technology providers to collaborate on Internet of Things solutions to increase inventory visibility, track assets and improve supply chain efficiency.
Voxware research indicates returns processes remain flawed
January 4, 2017
Third biennial report shows 25% increase in consumers receiving an incorrect item for a second time after returning an incorrect order.
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2016
December 23, 2016
For all the political turmoil across the globe, 2016 was by all accounts very good for the supply chain, which saw acquisitions, investments, technological advancements and record growth.
November retail sales see modest sequential gains and stronger annual increase
December 14, 2016
Commerce reported that November retail sales were up 0.1% over October, following a 0.6 percent increase from September to October, at $465.5 billion.
FORTE and Power Automation Systems rebranded under Swisslog WDS
November 29, 2016
Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions acquired Forte in April 2015 and PAS in April 2016.
Voxware study finds early holiday shoppers have highest expectations for order fulfillment
November 22, 2016
56% of shoppers who complete 75% or more of their shopping online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday expect delivery in 2 days or less.
Commerce and NRF report solid October retail sales
November 15, 2016
The NRF reported that retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.9 percent from September to October, following a 0.2 increase from August to September and were up 2.2 percent annually.
Other Voices: Five steps to excellence in B2B e-commerce
November 15, 2016
How to delight buyers, drive sales and capitalize on the high-growth online channel.