Target keeps inventory moving in face of supply chain congestion As retailers grapple with supply chain problems, Target is confident its proactive investments in fulfillment technology, distribution hubs and 24/7 supply chain operations are paying off as the holiday season approaches. Best Buy kicking off holiday with new price guarantee; in-store mobile checkoutBest Buy is encouraging customers to start holiday shopping early, offering Black Friday deals in a four-day sale that starts Oct. 19. Walmart, other retailers take actions to help ease supply chain congestion Three of the nation’s largest goods carriers pledged to increase their efforts to address supply chain problems that are already causing some bare shelves across stores. Nordstrom adds holiday hiring incentives Nordstrom is the latest retailer to join the holiday hiring blitz. Exclusive Q&A: Flexibility, omnichannel crucial to holiday planning Rick Maicki has advice for retailers looking to successfully plan their supply chains through the winter holidays and beyond. Survey: It’s not just stores — retail DCs caught up in big labor squeeze Attention on labor shortages in retail has mostly focused on in-store operations. But another area is also feeling the impact. Port congestion slowing pace of retail imports Congestion at the nation’s largest retailer container ports is slowing the movement of backed-up cargo. Exclusive: Cambridge Retail Advisors on beating supply chain issues Ken Morris managing partner, Cambridge Retail Advisors, says the right technology is critical for overcoming continuing supply chain disruption. Kroger to hire for 20,000 positions The Kroger Co. is ramping up for the holiday season with a major hiring initiative. Mastercard SpendingPulse: September retail sales up 5.4% year-over-year Retail sales continued to grow in September, but at a slower pace compared to August. First Previous 86 87 88 89 90 Next Last
