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It’s time for retail to part ways with its legacy mindset
Home Depot launches skilled trades education initiative

The Home Depot is expanding its commitment to address the skilled labor gap with a new omnichannel job training and placement program.
It’s Time For Retail to Part Ways With its Legacy Mindset

As much as we all wish society was rounding the corner toward a return to normalcy, the truth of the matter is that COVID-19’s effect on the retail industry is far from over.
Retailers jump on ‘buy now, pay later’ trend as holidays approach

Leading retail chains including Neiman Marcus, Saks Off 5th, GameStop, and Express are adopting various omnichannel flex payment platforms.
Exclusive Q&A: Shipt Driven manages last mile for Best Buy deliveries

Retailers including Best Buy support proprietary same-day delivery programs with the Shipt Driven service.
Survey: Supply chain execs seek change post-COVID-19

Most supply chain organizations are struggling with the ongoing impact of COVID-19.
In Mass., mall to be replaced by distribution center

Greendale Mall in Worcester could serve as the poster child for COVID-19’s acceleration of online shopping and demand for merchandise fulfillment services.
Kroger will bring next-gen fulfillment to Southern hub, in stores

The Kroger Co. is expanding its collaboration with online grocery retailer Ocado to deploy leading-edge automated supply chain technology to a new warehouse and across its physical stores.