Retail

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.

It’s an omni-channel world, and retail warehouse and DC operations must now seamlessly orchestrate a combination of software, automation, hardware and supporting equipment to meet ever-increasing customer expectations or be rendered irrelevant.

JLL research suggests industrial space faces squeeze with record-high rents and historic vacancy lows.

Winners revealed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Unilever retains the top spot in rankings as Amazon joins the "Masters."

Third ‘For Dummies’ book from JDA offers five steps for tackling supply chain digitalization, including leveraging virtual reality, IoT and advanced analytics.

Following its acquisition of Bastian, TICO continues its strategy to increase its presence in automated material handling.

The NRF reported that April retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, saw a 0.3 percent seasonally-adjusted increase over March, and were up 3 percent on an unadjusted annual basis, and the Department of Commerce reported a 0.4 percent increase from March to April at $474.9 million and a 4.5 percent gain over April 2016.

Traceability and connectivity are critical for the digital transformation, even as the physical supply chain footprint continues to expand.

Acquisition is intended to strengthen TICO's materials handling business and follows the acquisition of Bastian Solutions.