Expert Analysis: Disrupted Landscape — Grocery During COVID-19 & BeyondWith the rise of COVID-19, the grocery shopping experience was radically and abruptly disrupted. J.C. Penney leverages reverse supply chain for charityJ.C. Penney Co. is helping customers donate used items to support job training and education. Study: Cashierless stores play a role, but how big? New analysis of the Amazon Go cashierless convenience/grocery store format suggests not every retailer may want to adopt it. Instacart to hire 250,000 new shoppers; adds new safety measures Instacart is responding to a continuing demand surge with new hires and extra steps to increase the safety and income of its shoppers. Retailers connect employees, customers with Google Meet Shopify and Schnucks are leveraging cloud-based teleconferencing technology to maintain customer service levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Commentary: Disruptive storms are no match for progressive supply & demand planning The everyday task of balancing supply and demand is an enormous challenge at the heart of every thriving business. Kirkland’s reduces corporate, DC headcount; negotiating with landlords Kirkland’s is making permanent job cuts and is in discussions with landlords to defer or waive rent while its stores remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sainsbury’s smartens and streamlines supply chain strategy Britain’s second-largest supermarket retailer is centralizing supply chain management on an artificial intelligence (AI) platform. GameStop talks store reopenings Game Stop Corp. is instituting pay cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It's also looking to open stores in select markets. Amazon accepting SNAP payments in new state Amazon is now accepting federal benefit payments for online grocery orders in seven states. First Previous 539 540 541 542 543 Next Last
