Supply Chain & Merchandising

Starbucks Corp. came out of the gate running in its first quarter, with sales and earnings that beat Street estimates.

Discount value retailer Fred’s Inc. is supporting growth by getting a better view of when and where store associates are needed.

Omnichannel furniture retailer MYCS is streamlining the back-end processes supporting international expansion.

Autonomous delivery vehicles are all the rage these days, and Amazon is never one to miss out on a technology trend.

Here is a forecast from Beth Goldstein, executive director, industry analyst, fashion accessories, footwear, NPD Group, on what the year will bring.

China’s economy may be slowing, but it is on track to overtake the United States and become the world’s top retail market this year.

Digitally native brands will continue to gain market share from traditional retailers, helped by their ability to deliver a highly personalized customer experience.

Everyone appreciates fast delivery, but some demographic groups are more likely to pay for it.