Oracle: Holiday shoppers will spend more, return lessSix in 10 consumers plan to spend the same or more on the holidays as they did in 2019, and the percentage planning to make returns has dropped by half. Accenture, MIT work toward supply chain stress testAccenture and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are co-developing a global test to assess potential supply chain disruptors. Chipotle opens transparency into ingredient sustainability Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with Bill Nye the Science Guy to educate customers about how its meals impact the world around them. CSA Exclusive: Raley’s takes on 2020 with omnichannel innovation A California-based regional grocer is leveraging dark stores, e-commerce, and personalized customer service to thrive during COVID-19. Amazon pays customers for providing additional shopping data Amazon is extending its tracking of customer purchase habits beyond the limits of its own e-commerce site. CSA Q&A: Holiday success requires supply chain transparency Expected surges in holiday e-commerce, along with unpredictable demand spikes, mean retailers must collaborate closely with suppliers. SAP opens industry cloud solutions portfolio to retail Retailers have access to a new set of cloud-based ERP applications tailored to their requirements. Halloween is coming – banish these ‘monsters’ from your supply chain The spooky time of year is here, and your supply chain is not immune to being haunted by hobgoblins of technological inefficiency, opaqueness, and obsolescence. Deloitte: Contactless and online shopping in big demand this holiday season Consumer anxiety over COVID-19 means retailers who remove the need for personal contact from shopping may have the brightest holiday. Survey: BOPIS, brand values can lead to happy retailer holidays Many consumers are scaling back their holiday plans, but retailers can still capture their spending. First Previous 759 760 761 762 763 Next Last