ModernRetail - Independent grocery chains face a growing list of threats. The grocery space is more crowded than ever before. As Amazon prepares to launch a new grocery chain this year, international discounters Aldi and Lidl expand into the U.S., and Walmart is relying on grocery to drive growth in its online business.
RIS News - What is the “need” of the 2020s? According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, “every retailer will need to build their own tech intensity.”
Logistics Viewpoints - A record crowd of 40,000 people attended the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City this week to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2020 and beyond. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility,...
Chain Store Age - Two sessions at the NRF 2020 conference in New York highlighted how focusing on customer service results in higher sales.
Forbes - A record crowd of 40,000 people attended the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City this week to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2020 and beyond. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel,...
Glossy - This week, Macy’s Inc. announced it’s closing 28 stores, making it the latest in a long line of retailers and department stores suffering the effects of a volatile retail environment and downsizing. But the company’s other retail subsidiary — Bloomingdale’s — has been one of the more resilient contenders in the retail space, closing one store this...
Supply Chain Management Review - Supply Chain Strategy for an Ever-Changing Political Environment The ever-changing political climate has made it more important than ever to consider the impact of tariff regulation changes on supply chain design. The past couple of years of uncertainties have limited companies’ options to mitigate tariffs and off-set expenses to their supply chain networks, putting strains on moving into known...
Glossy - When Angela Gahng started her direct-to-consumer contemporary womenswear brand Almina Concept in August 2017, she was focused on creating high-quality, essential pieces at a reasonable price point. She wanted to be a step above fast-fashion companies like Zara and H&M but more accessible than some of the more high-end contemporary brands, and thought the only way that...