Red Sea crisis making for extended shipping timesThe Red Sea crisis and global port congestions will impact peak season shipping for retailers. Cilantro Taco Grill plans 110 new locationsCilantro Taco Grill is greatly expanding its plans for growth so far this year. Walmart opens new high-tech perishable distribution center Walmart continues to follow its grocery transformation plan. Ace Hardware reaches 5,000 U.S. locations; will open 200 new stores in 2024 Ace Hardware has reached a milestone both in its total and year-to-date store counts. Survey: 94% of retail executives plan to invest in e-commerce In a growing omnichannel environment, brand leaders say they plan on increasing their investments into e-commerce. How AI, supply chain and checkout are faring so far in 2024 As we enter the second half of 2024, it’s worth checking in on a few key retail technology trends. Walmart transforms grocery operations with high-tech fulfillment Walmart Inc. is building, expanding and retrofitting fulfillment centers with next-gen technology capabilities to enhance its grocery supply chain and maintain its grocery dominance. Import cargo continues to rise — so do supply chain challenges Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is continuing to rise despite a variety of supply chain challenges, Starbucks partners with other chains in first-of-its kind reusable cup pilot Starbucks is teaming up with more than 30 other quick-serve restaurants to test a city-wide returnable cup initiative in California. The Vitamin Shoppe enters global distribution partnership A leading specialty health-and-wellness retailer is now offering more than 250 private-label products for online sale worldwide. Kroger, Albertsons detail list of store locations, DCs to be divested Kroger, Albertsons detail list of store locations, DCs to be divested Retail Technology News: June update Retailers in June focused technology efforts in areas including resale, sorting, and drone delivery. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
