Tech Viewpoint: Three ways the UPC barcode is still transforming retailThe UPC barcode is middle-aged, but as vital as ever. Rite Aid documents responsibility effortsRite Aid is highlighting efforts related to economic, environmental and social issues in its inaugural corporate social responsibility report. Sears and Kmart streamline apparel supply chain The parent company of Sears and Kmart is entering global partnerships to reduce lead times and increase efficiencies for apparel products. H-E-B’s new tech hub does double duty H-E-B has opened an 81,000-sq-ft., high-tech office space in Austin Texas, that reflects the regional grocer’s digital push and includes lots of amenities. 7-Eleven takes delivery convenience to new heights A new on-demand delivery feature from 7-Eleven brings products to a variety of public locations. Food Lion kicks groceries to the curbside – for pickup Food Lion is the latest supermarket retailer to let customers buy groceries without leaving their car. Amazon freshens up delivery offering in Las Vegas What happens in Vegas now includes ultrafast online delivery of fresh food. Report: Walmart targets ‘middle mile’ with automation Walmart is reportedly piloting driverless vans in a very specific part of the supply chain. Shopify offers retailers fulfilling new service Shopify is introducing several new offerings, including a proprietary fulfillment network. Study sheds light on how automation will affect warehouse ops Automation is coming to the warehouse, but may not work the way some experts have predicted. First Previous 215 216 217 218 219 Next Last