Retail

High-speed, cross-belt sortation enables better customer selection and service at DSW’s retail stores.

A combination of harsh January weather and post-holiday consumer malaise appear to be the drivers for lower retail sales for the month, according to data released by the National Retail Federation and the United States Department of Commerce.

Consumer spending helps GDP post decent gains over the last two reported quarters.

Advances in mobile, wearable, sensor and RFID technology could combine to transform logistics and manufacturing.

Retailers expected to pursue real-time capabilities for customized, personalized and localized customer service.

This year, Modex features three keynote presentations, each offering critical insights from experts into shipping trends, building successful supply chains, and the latest issues and trends in materials handling and logistics.

Commerce reported that December retail sales at $431.9 billion were up 0.2 percent compared to November and up 4.1 percent compared to December 2012, and NRF reported that December retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.4 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis from November and were up 4.6 percent on an unadjusted basis annually.

Membership in DEX/Direct Store Delivery committee of GS1 US will support existing and future DSD technologies.

When it comes to e-fulfillment, it's not enough to pick and pack the order. We need to remember that the process isn't complete until the customer gets the order.

Commerce reported that November retail sales at $432.3 billion were up 0.7 percent compared to October and up 4.7 percent compared to November 2012. NRF reported that November retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.6 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis from October and were up 3.9 percent on an unadjusted basis annually.

The three-day study was carried out at Clemson University’s CUshop, an immersive shopping environment used to test consumer behavior.

Four-day upgrade for discount retailer avoids replacement and two months of downtime.

A look back at Modern's system reports featured in 2013.

Our industry needs to listen carefully to our customers to stay ahead of the e-fulfillment game.

Commerce reported that October retail sales at $428.1 billion were up 0.4 percent compared to September and up 3.9 percent compared to October 2012, and the NRF eported that October retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 2.5 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis from September and were up 4.2 percent on an unadjusted basis annually.