Retail

Standards initiative workgroups restructured following success of standards adoption, basic education work.

New board chairman, vice chairman also named.

Enterprise technology providers to collaborate on Internet of Things solutions to increase inventory visibility, track assets and improve supply chain efficiency.

Third biennial report shows 25% increase in consumers receiving an incorrect item for a second time after returning an incorrect order.

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.

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.

Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions acquired Forte in April 2015 and PAS in April 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.

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.

How to delight buyers, drive sales and capitalize on the high-growth online channel.

Survey reveals half of consumers are not planning to shop Black Friday this holiday season.

Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) serialization and item-level traceability requirements set to take effect in 2017 and 2023.

Exclusive international distribution partnership will cover North America, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico.

Following a decline in August, retail sales rebounded in September, according to data issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Sales in the months of November and December, excluding autos, gas, and restaurant sales, to reach $655.8 million.