Allbirds obtains real-time supply chain visibilityA digitally native sustainable footwear startup is streamlining its supply chain operations. Three retailers seamlessly keeping customers cozy this fallAutumn is a “warm and fuzzy” season, and some retailers are making sure they give their customers that feeling using omnichannel technology. Seasonal hiring update finds retailers optimistic but cautious Retailers added more seasonal hires this October than the same month last year. Ahold Delhaize sells FreshDirect to ultrafast delivery platform Getir Ahold Delhaize USA will sell its FreshDirect online grocery business to a Turkish ultrafast delivery platform. Chain Store Age technology editor featured in Ketner Group Q&A Chain Store Age senior technology editor Dan Berthiaume discusses retail tech with public relations firm Ketner Group Communications. Shipping and returns are a big deal for holiday shoppers A new survey reveals shipping and returns policies factor heavily into holiday purchase choices. REI creates new technology executive position REI Co-op is tapping a food industry veteran to fill a newly-created role overseeing technology supporting foundational business capabilities. Sprouts supports holiday catering with Instacart order management tool Sprouts Farmers Markets is streamlining catering operations and modernizing holiday inventory management. Target’s education benefit results in lower hourly employee turnover Target’s tuition-free education benefit is paying off for employees — and the retailer. Non-retailers get in on direct-to-consumer omnichannel commerce The Rolling Stones, Mars, and Unilever all demonstrate that selling items directly to consumers isn’t only an activity for traditional retailers. First Previous 87 88 89 90 91 Next Last