OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Procurement is becoming more important in combating the most common supply chain issues.

U.K.-based specialty fitness apparel/accessories retailer Gymshark is deploying a robotic picking system at a North American fulfillment center.

In the face of generally slowing holiday shipments, one major delivery provider is showing significant improvement from 2020.

Giant Food is launching a new online marketplace called “Ship2Me,” which adds tens of thousands of new items for in-store pickup and online delivery.

U.S. footwear brand Johnston & Murphy is enhancing merchandising, workforce management, and customer experience at its corporate stores.

Uber Technologies Inc. is launching what it calls a “one-stop shop” for holiday consumers.

Walmart is expanding its automated fulfillment center footprint.

Shoppers at Belk now have the option to divide their payments into four interest-free installments.