Amazon offers free returns — no packaging requiredAmazon is removing fees and preparation from the customer returns process. Losses from return fraud and abuse exceed $100 billionA new study reveals that fraudulent and abusive returns activity poses a serious threat to retail profitability. Two ways to protect stores while prioritizing the customer experience Retail fraud is rampant and growing more violent. Trends and technologies poised to make an indelible impact in 2025 With an improving economy and inflation on the decline, the 2024 holiday season promises to be both busy and profitable for retailers. Our evolving supply chains — a 2025 perspective As global supply chains continue to undergo rapid transformation, organizations must start preparing for the next wave of both challenges and opportunities. Amazon revamps packaging for select devices Amazon has an all-new, more sustainable packaging design for shipping its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products. Higher tariffs likely — retailers should prepare As retail companies look to a new Trump administration, higher tariffs are most likely on the way. Marks & Spencer applies AI to clothing and home segment merchandising A British apparel and food giant is expanding its use of AI to support a range of enterprise activities in its clothing and home categories. Lamps Plus AI-enables omnichannel forecasting Lamps Plus is leveraging artificial intelligence to improve forecasting and visibility into replenishment cycles. Circle K to open three Midwest distribution centers Circle K has signed lease agreements for three distribution centers in three different Midwestern states. First Previous 23 24 25 Next Last