Dollar General unifies inventory forecasting, replenishment with AI An extreme discount giant is leveraging artificial intelligence to improve its supply chain. Survey details impact of shipping fees, returns experience on consumers Unexpected shipping fees remain a big customer turn-off. U.S. Postal Service to raise rates for peak holiday season The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a temporary rate increase that would impact retail and commercial shipments during the upcoming holiday season. Study finds consumers ready to use AI for holiday shopping — here’s how Consumers are looking to embrace AI for holiday shopping faster than retailers are preparing for it. College students return to campus – here’s how retailers can join them Back to school also means back to college, and the start of the fall semester marks a major retail opportunity. Gopuff adds new private label products A Philadelphia-based consumer delivery service is expanding its private label brands. Best Buy reaches key supply chain zero waste goal Best Buy Co Inc. has met a sustainability target it set for its supply chain facilities in 2021. Amazon plans drone delivery in 500 U.S. metros including Chicago, Boise Amazon intends to increase its drone delivery footprint sixfold by year’s end. Hy-Vee standardizes product attributes Hy-Vee Inc. is helping ensure online shoppers find the items they are looking for. Home Depot beats Street in Q2; launches national express delivery The Home Depot Inc. exceeded Wall Street expectations for earnings and revenue despite a tough housing market, and is using stores as local fulfillment hubs. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
