OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

I recently visited a location of a well-known upscale retailer where associates were too engrossed in their smartphones to look up at shoppers.

JCPenney Co. Inc. is expanding its support for businesses and nonprofits looking to purchase products at bulk order prices.

For the first time ever, Ace Hardware is offering yard care products and expertise on a subscription basis to members of its rewards program.

The speculation is over.

Costco Wholesale Corp. is giving its hourly employees a raise and some new benefits

A popular low-cost shopping app is strengthening its product safety and compliance protocols while preparing to launch innovative polyester recycling.

Retailers in January 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including agentic AI, RFID and robotics.

If it feels like every day in your retail enterprise is a repeat of your last, it may be time to upgrade some systems.