Operations & Supply Chain Return handling fees increased for DRS in Scotland Retailers in Scotland will receive an increase of up to 19% in the amount they are paid for handling returns under the deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers due to come into force in August. Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland announced the increase this afternoon following consultation with the industry and independent analysis by business […] Talking Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Returns 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How Wayfair is Prioritizing Innovation in its Brick-and-Mortar Strategy Wayfair is prioritizing innovation across its organization, supported by technology providers like Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. While at the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City last week, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Kevin O’Riordan, head of physical retail and supply chain engineering at Wayfair, and Fredrik Carlegren, vice president of marketing and communications at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. In […] Kristina Stidham January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationStrategyCustomer ExperienceShoppersMarketing: SocialVendorsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Hasbro warns of weak holiday quarter results, cuts 15% of its workforce [[ Getty Images Hasbro said Thursday it would eliminate around 1,000 employee positions and warned of weak holiday-quarter results. Shares of the toy maker fell more than 6% in extended trading. “Despite strong growth in Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming, Hasbro Pulse, and our licensing business, our Consumer Products business underperformed in the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. Toys & GamesHoliday & EventsConsumersAssociatesResults & InvestmentSustainabilityStrategyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesEconomyData & InsightsCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain NRF 2023: Top Retail Influencers’ Key Takeaways The RETHINK Retail team ventured to NYC from January 14-17th for NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with attendees from our Top Retail Influencer community and learn about their event experience. #TRI members- April Sabral, Andrew Smith, Carl Boutet, Alberto Serrentino, Charles Haseman, Christine Russo, Guy Courtin, and […] Rethink Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesData VisualizationOmnichannelBrick and MortarCustomer ExperienceReturnsAssociatesTrends: RetailSustainabilityResults & InvestmentIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingInsight ProvidersConsultingDept. ApparelVendorsMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Levi’s CEO: ‘The skinny jean is not going anywhere’ Baggy styles are on-trend and selling, but the closet staple is hanging around. Meanwhile, the company sees inventory returning to normal by mid-year. RetailDive January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain What are the leading companies in 3D bioprinting? Bioprinting is a promising technology that offers hope to patients on the notoriously lengthy waiting lists for organ donation. Not unlike additive manufacturing, bioprinting involves 3D printing technology but instead uses organic material. The aim is to imitate natural tissue for a range of applications, including drug discovery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. BCC Research January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain New-Seller Savings Gives Sellers a Boost To Grow at Walmart The start of the year is always an exciting time. It’s a time for reflection, setting goals, pushing boundaries and trying new things. This year, sellers can win big with us as Walmart Marketplace continues to grow and deliver a top-quality product selection and a world-class shopping experience.Our New Year’s resolution is simple: To be […] Walmart News January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read WalmartShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodReturnsWalmart ConnectDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreCompetitionResults & InvestmentData VisualizationMerchandisingPartnershipsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How to Start a Retail Business Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of someone’s life, and the satisfaction that comes with owning a successful business can be life-changing. It isn’t all easy, but seeing your labor bear fruit can be worth the effort. Starting a retail business, in particular, is one of the most popular small […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read ShoppersVendorsResults & InvestmentStrategyCompetitionTargetStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationConsumersCustomer ExperienceLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: SocialDept. Toys & GamesStart UpsPartnershipsData & InsightsBrick and MortarGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain What Retail Investors Need To Know About Gold Who still thinks about gold? Apparently, some long-term investors do. In the age of digitalization, gold remains a lucrative, stable investment. It has existed for a long time and provides many advantages to those who choose it to build assets. Why? First, it’s a non-perishable asset, which means its quality doesn’t change regardless of market […] Retail Minded January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Results & InvestmentEconomyMarketing: In StoreReturnsAcquisitionStrategyPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainLegal & CriminalInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Nike’s Journey To Marketing Excellence When Nike’s ten business development principles were written by Rob Strasser in 1977 the words marketing, systems, research and planning were all dirty words inside of Nike’s culture. I know, I was there at a critical time in Nike’s growth. During those days Nike had very idiosyncratic, gruff, scruffy but brilliant leaders, who even thought […] Branding Strategy January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read Dept. ApparelStrategyMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationAmazonResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeConsumersPartnershipsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsDept. NonfoodData VisualizationTargetSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Free returns could be on the way out as consumers prepared to pay One in four consumers are willing to pay return fees, according to Sendcloud. Major retailers like H&M and Zara have started charging customers for returns, and as a result one… The post Free returns could be on the way out as consumers prepared to pay appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The […] ChargedRetail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read ReturnsConsumersInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Sam’s Club to Add 30+ Larger-Format Stores, 5 New Fulfillment Centers Sam’s Club is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its physical footprint, beginning with five new fulfillment and distribution centers opening this year — the first, in Georgia, in Q3 2023. The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and […] Retail TouchPoints January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarBOPISHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshSams ClubDept. FuelOmnichannelExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedResults & InvestmentDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevDeliveryTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionReturnsConsultingHealth & WellnessData & InsightsMarketing: SocialTrends: FinanceBNPLDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainStrategySustainabilityAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersStore LocationDeliveryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreGoogleBrick and MortarReturnsHoliday & EventsTrends: ConsumerSustainabilityDept. ApparelMarketing: TradeChatGPTMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGovernmentCOVID19Trends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Sam’s Club plans to add 30 new clubs BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club on Thursday announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainBOPISStore LocationOmnichannelDept. FreshDeliveryHealth & WellnessSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FuelExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. DairySams ClubInclusivityDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Adult BevWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain 7 benefits of combining social and survey data Big news, people: GWI has partnered with Audiense, the leading audience intelligence solution. “So what?” we hear you ask. Well, insights drawn from different sources – in this case GWI’s survey data and Audiense’s social data – paint a more detailed and reliable picture of what audiences think, feel and do. Or to put it […] GWI (Global Web Index) January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsESG and CSRThick DataMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreShoppersTargetGovernmentHealth & WellnessUnileverOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTwitterMarketing: BroadcastAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center The Ohio center is the first of three to open as part of the retailer’s plan to enhance supply chain efficiency. RetailDive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainTractor Supply Company 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain E-retailers Saks, Saks Off 5th, The Bay resort to layoffs amid turmoil in tech In 2021, HBC split the online and brick-and-mortar operations of its companies to gain financial and talent advantages. Now, all three spinoffs are cutting jobs. RetailDive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain The Fresh Market Lowers Customer Acquisition Cost with Technology What is freshness? How do your consumers know that the meal they buy from you is fresh other than searching the package looking for the date made or time cooked? So, we ask. What’s more relevant than livestream meal prep or cooking of dinner? Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, […] Grocerant Guru January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshThe Fresh MarketDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: SocialConsumersData & InsightsAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsTwitterMeta (Facebook)StrategyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Tech layoffs? Great companies are actively hiring marketing technology talent In my previous post, I boldly predicted that we’re on the verge of a whole series of martech innovations: AI, composability, AR/VR, even, yes, “Web3”. While I agree with the pessimists that 2023 will be a challenging year for a lot of martech vendors, I believe this is more of a business cycle bump in […] chiefmartec January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesGoogleConsultingPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionTech: AR and VRMarketing: SocialMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Adult BevCryptoVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain SN Top 10: Whole Foods, Save A Lot, Albertsons top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Whole Foods will now accept Zappos returns ranked as the week’s top story. In an arrangement with Las Vegas-based e-retailer Zappos.com, which special Supermarket News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Whole FoodsSave A LotAlbertsons / SafewayAmazonReturns 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Serta Simmons Bedding Files for Bankruptcy as Part of Agreement With Lenders Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The filing is part of a “Restructuring Support Agreement with key financial stakeholders” aimed at reducing debt and enabling future investments, according to a company press release. The restructuring effort has the support of […] Retail TouchPoints January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read BankruptcyResults & InvestmentStart UpsOperations & Supply ChainInternationalAcquisitionPress ReleasePredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain CJ Lang selects Relex to automate and optimise supply chain processes CJ Lang & Son, the wholesaler for Spar in Scotland, has selected Relex Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to automate and optimise its supply chain processes. Relex will deliver integrated store and DC forecasting and replenishment, as well as improved allocations and promotional forecasting for CJ Lang’s company owned stores […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainStrategyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Fast Fulfillment Helps Humanⁿ Scale for Growth When your business is growing at warp speed, your fulfillment operations need to keep up with demand. Humann counts on Saddle Creek Logistics to handle omnichannel fulfillment for its best-selling SuperBeets® products. Even with increased order volume and the addition of new products and sales channels, the 3PL always gets orders out same day. Read […] emacmullen January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainOmnichannel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain A how-to guide on collaborating with influencers Wells Fargo’s Nicole Dye-Anderson shares the best ways to work with influencers. When you’re looking to get your message out to the world, it’s often smart to enlist the support of an influencer who speaks to your audience. But staying on top of all the latest trends and figuring out the perfect influencers to help […] PR Daily January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read Marketing: SocialConsumersESG and CSRStrategyTargetPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. FreshTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Walmart Raises Wages For All Hourly US Employees Walmart said yesterday that it is raising wages for all hourly workers in the US, a reflection of a continuing reality for retailers – front line staff shortages that are having an operational impact. In a memo to all US employees, John Furner, president and CEO, Walmart U.S., announced four ways in which he said […] MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read AssociatesWalmartEconomyTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsBrick and MortarConsumersDept. NonfoodExecutivesGoogleOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How Costco Dealt With Inventory Overstocks The Street has a story about how in the summer of 2022, as the consumer spending that typified the pandemic slammed headfirst into inflation and a post-recession mindset, “Walmart and Target both publicly declared that they had warehouses full of the wrong merchandise for the holiday season. “To fix that, both chains heavily discounted certain […] MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainCostcoHoliday & EventsWalmartTargetEconomyCOVID19ExecutivesMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentShoppersConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Inflation is cooling, but prices on many items are going to stay high for months Inflation may be cooling. But, for most Americans, the price of a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries hasn’t budged. In the months ahead, the big question is whether consumers will start to feel relief, too. Over the past few months, many of the key factors that fueled a four-decade high in inflation […] CNBC January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read EconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. BeverageCOVID19RestaurantsShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingHoliday & EventsKrogerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryData VisualizationDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterInternationalProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. DairyDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. LaundryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. OTCDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked