OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

7-Eleven pilots autonomous delivery service in California
7-Eleven is launching the first autonomous commercial delivery in the state of California with a new service available via its delivery app.
IDC: Top supply chain predictions for 2022-2026
Digital transformation efforts in the supply chain will accelerate in 2022 and beyond, despite disruption issues.

Survey: Consumers want flexibility for holiday returns

A new survey reveals that holiday shoppers have high expectations for returns, despite ongoing supply chain issues.
Under Armour opens inventory visibility with RFID

Under Armour Inc. is making a major technological effort to achieve accurate stock visibility in its stores.
Report: Phishing attack hits Ikea email

Ikea is reportedly undergoing a hacking attempt on its email system that involves duping employees with fraudulent messages.
U.K.’s Sainsbury’s first non-U.S. retailer to adopt Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ tech

Britain’s second-largest supermarket retailer is the first third-party international retailer to use Amazon’s autonomous checkout technology.
Biden meets with CEOs about supply chain issues; Walmart cites improvements

The CEOs of Kroger, Best Buy, Etsy were among executives who met with President Biden at the White House on Monday to discuss the state of holiday supply chain challenges.
Newegg opens two new distribution centers

Newegg Commerce Inc. is expanding its U.S. warehouse and distribution facilities to more than 2.1 million-sq.-ft. of space.
Retailers offer White House supply chain recommendations

The Retail Industry Leaders Association sent a letter to President Biden offering recommendations for additional actions the administration should take to further alleviate existing bottlenecks in the country’s supply chains.
X/SPECS: How retailers are dealing with the labor, materials shortage

Labor and materials shortages are giving the retail industry a run for its money. But companies are finding ways to persevere and work through it.