Fraud prevention technology provider Forter has published its 2017 Fraud Attack Index, in conjunction with the Merchant Risk Council (MRC). It detailed the rate at which e-commerce fraud attacks increased throughout traditional retail verticals and provided an in-depth look at the reasons behind the year-over-year changes.

Zebra Technologies' "Retail Vision Study," released this week, finds that the majority of retailers surveyed globally expect to embrace radio frequency identification and other Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, as well as use analytic data from those systems by 2021, as more shoppers move to online sales.

VF Corporation, whose brands include The North Face, Timberland, Wrangler and Lee, released its first-ever Forest Derived Materials Policy, which sets purchasing guidelines and commits the company and its suppliers to using sustainable forest materials and products.

Adidas AG's new chief executive officer is doubling down on surging sales of casual sneaker lines like Stan Smith and Tubular to transform the German sportswear maker into a fast-fashion business and gain ground on larger rival Nike Inc.

Analyst Insight: Today's supply-chain industry is currently dealing with a shortage of talent to fill critical positions. Unfortunately, many companies are also finding the skills in their current workforce lacking in order to manage today's complex business environment. In light of this, many universities are offering more educational opportunities to assist developing the talent base in the supply chain through online master's programs. – Karl Manrodt, professor of logistics and supply chain management, Georgia College, and Donnie Williams, assistant professor of logistics and supply chain management, Georgia College