Retail

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.

New research report suggests that because Amazon "will never stop innovating or taking risks," retailers continue to struggle to compete.

JDA Voice of the Category Manager Survey reveals big data and predictive analytics are of strategic and competitive significance for category management professionals in the next five years.

Headquarters move from Carlstadt, N.J., to Fairfield, N.J., to accommodate growth.

More than 80% of surveyed companies have not tested cyber response plans in the last year.

Market growth fuels expansion; plans to add 150 employees.