Supply Chain & Sourcing

Starbucks Commits to Solar Purchases that will Power Illinois Communities

Starbucks has committed to long-term purchases of renewable energy generated by community solar provider Nexamp, anchoring the deployment of more than 40…

Kroger Enhances Picking Functionality with Robotic Automation

Kroger will implement advanced picking technologies from its long-time partner Ocado Group at fulfillment centers across its network, including greater use of…

Is it Time to Upgrade Your WMS to a Fulfillment Management System?

With the 2024 holiday season not too far away, it’s an opportune moment to evaluate your fulfillment operations and determine which technologies…

Walmart Canada Debuts No-Emissions Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Walmart Canada has taken another step on its journey toward operating a 100% alternatively powered truck fleet with the introduction of a…

Five Key Challenges for Food Retailers

The last few years have included incredible highs and the deepest of lows for food retailers, from finding workers during the pandemic…

$7 Million Energy Department Grant will Power Batteries Plus Recycling Initiatives

Batteries Plus has been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant of more than $7 million to support a comprehensive…

How AI Takes the ‘Lumpiness’ Out of Floor & Decor’s Inventory Planning

The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand. Even a mom-and-pop bodega…

Walmart Expands Perishable Network with New DCs and Facility Expansions

Walmart will increase support for its grocery operations with enhancements to its perishable network, including five new high-tech perishable distribution centers (DCs),…

UPDATE: Kroger and Albertsons Detail Post-Merger Store Divestment Plans

[Update as of July 10, 2024] Kroger and Albertsons have identified the 579 supermarkets they plan to sell to C&S Wholesale Grocers…

How Online Businesses can Master Inventory Management to Impact Operations

As an online business, your sales numbers won’t matter if you can’t deliver your customers’ orders efficiently. There’s an inventory sweet spot…

Inside JCPenney’s Transformation: A Data-Driven Vision and Future-Ready Tech Stack

JCPenney has faced the same challenges that bedevil the entire department store vertical, ranging from lower foot traffic at malls to the…

Amazon’s Latest FBA Fee is a Blow for Brands. Here’s What They Can Do.

Forecasts are always wrong — that is a foundational truth of projecting demand. It’s a game of how close you can get…

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