\r\n \r\nBy creating a scalable private cloud to meet the company’s need for expansion, Chico’s has improved operational efficiencies while also increasing agility, HP said. \r\n \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/operations/chicos-reduces-power-costs-more-60-and-operational-costs-75-hp-pod-technology","date":"2012-04-23T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":null,"topics":[{"name":"OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN","url":"/operations-supply-chain"},{"name":"VIDEO","url":"/video"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Kroger highlights sustainable progress in new video","id":39410,"bundle":"article","summary":"
CINCINNATI — Ahead of Earth Day, a number of retailers have been touting their sustainable efforts. The latest example is Kroger, which has released a video highlighting some of its accomplishments and showcasing some of its future goals.
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The video features both store associates and customers who speak about how much Kroger has already done--from reducing waste and plastic bag use--and what the company can do more of--from making it easier to find organic products to donating more fresh produce to charity.
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LOS ANGELES — Movie lovers can now access their favorite DVDs/Blu-ray films on their Internet-connected devices, thanks to a new program from Walmart and its streaming video service, Vudu.
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Santa Monica, Calif. -- Branding agency The Richards Group said Wednesday that, on behalf of client H-E-B Grocery Co., it has selected production company King and Country to create six new spots featuring a mixture of kids, family pets, animated typography, and the red and white colors from H-E-B's logo. \r\n \r\nThe first of the 15-second spots debuted Wednesday in targeted TV and cable outlets and on HEB's social media channels, including www.YouTube.com/HEB. \r\n \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/operations/h-e-b-unveils-colorful-ad-campaign","date":"2012-02-23T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":null,"topics":[{"name":"OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN","url":"/operations-supply-chain"},{"name":"VIDEO","url":"/video"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Supermarket leaders honored for community efforts","id":38904,"bundle":"article","summary":"
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Food Marketing Institute on Monday honored three supermarket executives for their achievements in the industry during FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference here, the association announced.
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Fashion phenom or design darling. Whatever you call Jason Wu, he’s got a new line coming to Target Feb. 5 that could be a big deal on several levels.
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings has entered the future of staying connected to consumers introducing mobile shopping walls in high-traffic areas.
","showSummary":null,"url":"/news/sears-holdings-enters-future-shopping-mobile-walls","date":"2011-11-03T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":null,"topics":[{"name":"News","url":"/news"},{"name":"VIDEO","url":"/video"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Tragedy and triumph in Las Vegas","id":38345,"bundle":"article","summary":"
Dario Franchitti and the Target Chip Ganassi race team continued their dominance of the Izod IndyCar Series this year, but any planned championship celebration of a third consecutive championship was marred by the death of fellow driver Dan Wheldon this past Sunday.
","showSummary":null,"url":"/news/tragedy-and-triumph-las-vegas","date":"2011-10-17T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":null,"topics":[{"name":"News","url":"/news"},{"name":"VIDEO","url":"/video"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Pricing pressure looms for Target as Walmart gets mojo back","id":38348,"bundle":"article","summary":"
Competing with Walmart is nothing new for Target, but what appears to be different this holiday season compared with the last few years is, to borrow a football metaphor, Walmart has eliminated its turnovers and is now showing some signs of momentum.
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At least that’s what the retailer told financial analysts gathered in Northwest Arkansas last week for an all-day meeting.
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There will be no escaping the long arm of Walmart’s marketing efforts this holiday season as the retail reminds shoppers it has the lowest prices on the broadest assortment of merchandise. Chief merchandising office Duncan Mac Naughton is making sure of that, and on Wednesday he outlined all of the ways the company plans to communicate with shoppers in the months ahead.
LOS ANGELES — Movie lovers can now access their favorite DVDs/Blu-ray films on their Internet-connected devices, thanks to a new program from Walmart and its streaming video service, Vudu.
Santa Monica, Calif. -- Branding agency The Richards Group said Wednesday that, on behalf of client H-E-B Grocery Co., it has selected production company King and Country to create six new spots featuring a mixture of kids, family pets, animated typography, and the red and white colors from H-E-B's logo.
The first of the 15-second spots debuted Wednesday in targeted TV and cable outlets and on HEB's social media channels, including www.YouTube.com/HEB.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Food Marketing Institute on Monday honored three supermarket executives for their achievements in the industry during FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference here, the association announced.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings has entered the future of staying connected to consumers introducing mobile shopping walls in high-traffic areas.
Dario Franchitti and the Target Chip Ganassi race team continued their dominance of the Izod IndyCar Series this year, but any planned championship celebration of a third consecutive championship was marred by the death of fellow driver Dan Wheldon this past Sunday.
Competing with Walmart is nothing new for Target, but what appears to be different this holiday season compared with the last few years is, to borrow a football metaphor, Walmart has eliminated its turnovers and is now showing some signs of momentum.
At least that’s what the retailer told financial analysts gathered in Northwest Arkansas last week for an all-day meeting.
There will be no escaping the long arm of Walmart’s marketing efforts this holiday season as the retail reminds shoppers it has the lowest prices on the broadest assortment of merchandise. Chief merchandising office Duncan Mac Naughton is making sure of that, and on Wednesday he outlined all of the ways the company plans to communicate with shoppers in the months ahead.