OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Exclusive Q&A: Reversing the negative impact of reverse logistics

Reverse logistics is becoming one of the major supply chain challenges facing retailers, but with the right solutions and strategies, they can prevail.
Target to hike wages up to $24 an hour

Employees at Target stores and distribution centers could see some of the highest wages in the retail industry.
Another Starbucks votes to unionize — by a large margin

A third Starbucks location — and the first outside of New York — has voted to unionize.
Supply chain tech trends to watch

The supply chain is now an opportunity, a service, an asset, even a competitive advantage.
Brookfield Properties to roll out flex payments, livestream shopping

Shopping center operators continue partnering with providers of buy now, pay later flexible installment payments.
Robots, robots everywhere – especially in the store

Robotic innovation continues spreading across the retail enterprise – popping up to automate an increasing variety of tasks.
Canadian seafood chain expands to U.S. with enterprise platform

The Captain’s Boil is supporting franchise growth in the U.S. with a full suite of front- and back-end solutions.
Walgreens cites vaccinations, carbon in sustainability report

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is highlighting its work in health and vaccine equity, while also focusing on issues such as carbon reduction and recycling.