Retail

Applied Materials: Invisible, But Everywhere

December 6, 2013

Jim White, VP Central Operations/CPO, Applied Materials

In-store RFID Allows Shoppers to Learn More About Shoe Selections

December 5, 2013

While browsing through shoe displays at 32 of Bon-Ton's U.S. department stores, shoppers can use their near field communication (NFC)-enabled phones to learn more about each style, as well as whether a specific size and color is available at the store"”and, if not, how they can most efficiently acquire the shoes they are seeking.

New Omnichannel Real Estate Models Are 'Secret Weapon' in Retail War

December 5, 2013

Jones Lang LaSalle

Near-instant gratification from shopping online, mobile and in-store is now a standard consumer expectation - and sophisticated real estate models are evolving to rise to the occasion. The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

Most Observers See Online Holiday Shopping Growing as Much as 15 Percent This Year

December 3, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

Apparently, retailers' extensive prep work - including shoring up their fulfillment and shipping processes - will pay off in online sales this year.

Is American Manufacturing Really Coming Home?

December 2, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is the reshoring trend for real?

Accellos Acquires Software Provider for Home Goods Retailer

November 27, 2013

Accellos Inc.

Accellos Inc. has acquired PROFITsystems, a provider of hosted software for small and medium-sized home-goods retailers.

XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions

November 26, 2013

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO Logistics Inc., a provider of transportation and logistics services in North America, has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, a non-asset-based specialist in last-mile logistics for retailers and manufacturers in the U.S.

Shipping Options, Including Free Delivery, Important to Consumers, Poll Finds

November 26, 2013

Market Watch

Among Americans who purchased a product that required shipping this year, 80 percent consider shipping options, including free shipping, to be an important factor in their overall shopping experience, according to a recent survey commissioned by Pitney Bowes Inc.

Black Friday Sales My Be Less Crucial as October Retail Figures Much Stronger Than Expected

November 25, 2013

Los Angeles Times

The Black Friday shopping rush may be slightly less of a nail-biter for retailers after government data showed better-than-expected sales in October.

U.S. Cellular Goes High-Tech With Demand Planning

November 25, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The wireless telecommunications business is, to put it mildly, competitive.

Retail

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the retail industry — which comprises companies that operate physical or internet stores with diversified product lines. Learn how pharmaceutical and biotech companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.