Target, Walmart, CVS evaluate high-tech shopping bag designsThree major retailers are attempting to reinvent the single-use plastic shopping bag, and may integrate leading-edge technologies such as mobile and IoT into their effort. Backcountry explores customer data for merchandising insightA specialty digital outdoor retailer is applying customer preferences across a wide variety of merchandising functions. Giant Tiger streamlines inventory management for franchisees A Canadian discount retailer is integrating inventory forecasting and replenishment for its distribution centers and franchise store locations. Ahold Delhaize sets ambitious sustainability, health goals Supermarket conglomerate Ahold Delhaize USA is unveiling a detailed strategy to provide healthier products with a more sustainable supply chain. Arby’s targets hunters with social listening campaign A quick-service restaurant chain discovered a loyal hunting segment and tracked its sandwich preferences using social media. Bed Bath & Beyond begins $250 million tech program with ERP upgrade Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is selecting Oracle as its enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology provider. Mattress Firm matches products to customer sleep needs The nation’s largest specialty mattress retailer is extending its personalized customer service efforts to where shoppers sleep at night. EyeBuyDirect enhances virtual try-on feature, accepts digital payments An online prescription eyewear retailer is expanding the ability of customers to use augmented reality to “see” how different frames look on their face. Survey: Grocers shift planning priorities in face of COVID-19 Almost all grocery retailers now share the same top priority in their category planning and assortment optimization strategies. CSA Exclusive: IBM identifies five key supply chain trends for 2021 Retailers should focus their strategic supply chain activities in areas including customer experience and automation in the upcoming year. First Previous 206 207 208 209 210 Next Last