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  • Robots & Retail: Going beyond the supply chain

    Retail has historically been one of the most technically advanced industries, particularly in warehouses and the last mile. The industry is no stranger to automation as fast and efficient supply chains are the foundation of a strong retail operation in a competitive environment. Over the past few decades, increasing automation at the supply chain level has directly impacted both revenue and the bottom line.   

  • Report: Lowe’s outsourcing tech jobs

    Lowe's is making another round of job cuts.   The home improvement chain is laying off some 125 information technology workers and many of the jobs to India, The Charlotte Observer reported. Lowe’s currently employs approximately 1,000 people in information and technology and analytics in Bangalore, India.   

  • Online giant bolsters fulfillment fleet as it enters new territory

    Amazon continues to expand its footprint of distribution centers.   Amazon is set to break ground on its first fulfillment center in the state of Oregon. The 855,000-sq.-ft. facility, which will be located in Troutdale, will augment the company’s sortation center in Hillsboro, and Prime Now hub in Portland.  

  • Dollar Tree makes exec promotion

    Dollar Tree has promoted a key executive as the discounter continues its rapid expansion.   The retailer, which plans to open 650 stores in 2017, has promoted Michael A. Witynski to president and COO of its Dollar Tree division. Witynski will be responsible for merchandising, marketing and store operations for Dollar Tree stores in the United States.    

  • Study: Sales associates not well-equipped to perform job

    Digital retailing is intensifying, yet retail associates still don’t have the technology they need to serve customers when they visit in-store.   That's according to “The 2017 Retail Associate Technology Study,” from Salesfloor. The report, which surveyed 254 North American retail associates across a variety of product categories, compensation models and store sizes, explores the connection between store-level employees and the technology they use to serve customers.   

  • Department store giant announces big job cuts as part of major restructuring

    Hudson's Bay Co., whose banners include Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor, has lowered the ax.  

  • Accenture: Digital innovation to drive trillions of dollars in value

    Retailers could unlock $2.95 trillion in value over the next decade simply by investing in transforming, digitally driven business models.   

  • Walmart shareholders approve directors, compensation

    Walmart shared the results of its 47th annual shareholders meeting held June 2.  
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