Supply Chain

Target distances itself from competition

Target is heading toward a happy holiday after impressive Q3.

Kroger is building an enduring advantage

Kroger’s efforts to serve tomorrow’s food shoppers requires a new type of supply chain and automation infrastructure, one that is taking shape outside of Orlando.

IBM says purpose-driven shoppers are changing retail

A landmark study of 19,000 consumers from 28 countries reveals a huge opportunity for retailers and brands who are able to align themselves with shifting, purpose-driven buying behaviors. IBM in partnership with the National Retail Federation released a study of 19,000 consumers, ages 18-73, fro

Walmart's InHome, the other drug crisis and BJ's arrives in Detroit

BJ’s ready to roll in Detroit Food retailing competition heating up in the Detroit area where BJ’s Wholesale Club is slated to make its market entry next month. The $13 billion operator of 217 membership warehouses is scheduled to open its first location in Taylor on Nov.

Drone deliveries a reality for retailers

UPS received a first-of-its-kind certification from the Federal Aviation Administration that moves drone deliveries closer to reality.

Food Retail's New Frontier

No topic in retail is hotter right now than omnichannel fulfillment, and click and collect in particular, as retailers race to meet customer expectations so that they can shop where, when and how they want. To provide insights, Retail Leader has partnered with Numerator to produce a res

Amazon channeling Kmart with Treasure Truck

Amazon’s fleet of promotional vehicles known as Treasure Trucks has expanded to bring daily deals residents of Charlotte, Cincinnati, Columbus and Las Vegas. The program functions like a mobile Blue Light Special, a merchandising initiative Kmart devised in which stores would

Fresh food supply chains go digital

Retailers gained new capabilities to improve freshness and reduce waste thanks to a partnership between two industry innovators. AgroFresh and Zest Labs are collaborating to strengthen their unique solutions which give retailers increased visibility into their entire fresh supply chain. Pla

Satisfying Customers' Craving for an Omnichannel Experience

The e-commerce fulfillment landscape is changing rapidly with various solutions gaining traction as retailers strive to meet heightened shopper expectations. See what Apex Supply Chain Solution's top innovation executive has to say on the subject.

Why Walmart doesn’t need more stores

Walmart is officially a digital first company after being rewarded by Wall Street for slashing its 2019 store expansion and reducing its profit forecast due to e-commerce investments.

Dollar Tree changes course with Family Dollar

It’s been more than three years since Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar and although the company maintains there has been significant progress on integration, there is also more to be done.

Supply Chain 4.0: Global Retailers Gear Up for the Future (a sponsored editorial series)

The first of a three-part series with TCS, sharing insider insights on digital’s disruption of the supply chain.

Meet the cool, new autonomous supply chain

Girish Rishi, the CEO of JDA Software Group, discusses moon shots, a new developer conference and a philosophy of co-creation that comes to life at the company’s new 13,200-sq.-ft. Customer Experience Center.

Kroger and Walgreens join forces on omnichannel initiative

A new pilot program involving two of the nation’s largest retailers highlights unconventional actions companies are willing to take to remain relevant in a disrupted retail landscape.