OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Lovesac scales to $1 billion with optimized core business processes

A modular furniture retailer is basing rapid growth on an integrated business platform.
CSA Digital Payments Report

Seamless digital transactions – in-store, online and mobile – are coming of age.

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Leveraging AI pricing to entice this year’s holiday shoppers

The fast-approaching holiday season represents huge opportunities for all.
Buffalo Wild Wings testing robot that specializes in frying chicken wings

Restaurants are testing robotic solutions to help staff kitchens as one way of dealing with the labor shortage.
Survey: Consumers open to marketing tech, have privacy concerns

U.S. consumers’ view of new marketing media and technology has grown more positive since COVID-19 began, but many worry about data collection.
Don’t be haunted by security threats this Halloween

Retailers must overcome enterprise security risks online, in-store, and in the supply chain.
Walmart launches in-store bitcoin pilot with Coinstar

Shoppers can now purchase bitcoin at Coinstar kiosks in 200 Walmart stores.
Amazon opens robotics manufacturing facility

Amazon will open a new, first-of-its-kind robotics manufacturing facility in Westborough, Mass.
Sephora improves forecasting, replenishment with AI

A global beauty giant is seeking to increase inventory turnover and reduce the risk of obsolescence, while also increasing product availability.
Amazon releases global e-commerce tools for third-party sellers

Amazon is offering third-party sellers on its platform new solutions designed to ease international processes such as customer service and inventory management.
Walgreens turns health care focus to mental health

Walgreens is expanding mental health first aid training for pharmacists, while its U.K.-based Boots division is launching omnichannel mental health tools.
Study: Supply chain, shipping issues could boost in-store holiday shopping

Consumers are not only shopping earlier than ever this holiday season, they are also altering their shopping behavior.
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A Global Leaders Customer Panel for Autonomous Data Warehouse

Real-World Results with Oracle Data Management Solutions. Connect with fellow IT industry leaders to hear how they're using data to drive change.
Walmart extends store delivery hours, adds more options for the holidays

Walmart is extending its delivery time and making more items available for local delivery.

News and analysis on brick-and-mortar retail store and online retail operations, including inventory, supply chain, security, payment systems and workforce issues.