OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Stopping retail profit leaks starts with clean customer data

In retail, customer records are never "just a database."
Business response to supply chain disruption includes price hikes

Consumers are set to feel the impact of ongoing shocks to the global supply chain.
Kroger teams with Instacart to combine prescription & grocery delivery

Kroger is expanding the services it offers in partnership with a major online delivery platform.
EXCLUSIVE: Target optimizes middle mile with in-house digital twin tool

Target Corp. is using proprietary modeling technology to improve the flow of goods from warehouses to stores.
Target emphasizes newness, value to attract Halloween shoppers

Target Corp.’s increased emphasis on fresh and exclusive merchandise is reflected in its Halloween offerings.
NYC mayor backs measure that could transform last-mile delivery operations in city

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced his support of a measure that could bring a big change to how goods are delivered to consumers across the city's five boroughs.
Peak season for supply chain is already here: Five moves retailers should make now

For consumers, peak retail season is still months away. For supply chains, it has already begun.
Amazon in big expansion of locker network across colleges

Amazon is bringing its lockers to more college campuses with school around the corner.