Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Supply chain challenges are nothing new, but they are newly in the spotlight as massive consumer delays and shortages affect the shopping public. Trucking and drayage from the port is complicated by varying operating hours, load capacities and labor constraints. Flexible networks for uninterrupted operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Discount supermarket chain Save A Lot is rolling out a new data-driven supply chain solution from SymphonyAI in an effort to better meet shopper needs and minimize stockouts and substitutions. Save A Lot operates approximately 850 stores in 32 states across the U.S. The company retained 18 stores in its home market of St.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2022

Digital sports platform Fanatics has partnered with supply chain solution Quiet Platforms — a wholly owned subsidiary of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Quiet Platforms’ “shared supply chain” solution allows companies to collaborate to solve common logistics, fulfillment and delivery challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Former PVH and Gap executive Sarah Clarke has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, and J.Crew veteran Valerie van Ogtrop will join AEO in the newly created role of EVP of Brand Operations, both effective Oct. Clarke joins AEO from PVH Corporation where she served as Global Chief Supply Chain Officer from 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2021

billion , will accelerate the companies’ shared autonomous supply chain mission, which aims to help companies utilize predictive business insights to pivot their operations in real time through the combined power of AI/ML and IoT and edge devices. The deal, which values Blue Yonder at $8.5

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Independent pet goods retailer Pet Supplies Plus has acquired emerging franchise retailer Wag N’ Wash. In 2021, Pet Supplies Plus itself was bought by Franchise Group through an approximately $700 million all-cash transaction. It’s a win for everyone from the franchise owners to the guests and their pets.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply has added on-demand delivery from nearly 2,000 of its stores across the country in a partnership with DoorDash. Customers using the DoorDash marketplace can now get Tractor Supply offerings in categories including farm and ranch, home improvement and lawn and garden delivered to them.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

Aligning with Nordstrom’s Closer to You concept of cultivating a convenient and interconnected experience across both stores and digital platforms, the new appointments centralize customer strategy under Worzel, while store operations for Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are consolidated under Jamie Nordstrom. in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As the United Kingdom hastened to exit from the European Union, restricting access to the European single market that accounted for 50% of imported goods, supply chain disruption was inevitable for UK businesses dependent on EU suppliers. Global Chip Shortage.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

So what does a retailer do when supply chains are stopped up, slow or just plain broken — and they don’t even have reliable information on exactly when items will arrive? Address Supply Chain Challenges with Better Demand Data. Supply chain problems are inextricably linked with demand changes, which themselves have been dramatic.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2021

However, there will still be plenty of opportunity as well, particularly for retailers with strong last mile offerings, solid social media presences and a knack for bringing people together, according to Salesforce’s 2021 holiday projections. Rising Costs Will Reverberate from Suppliers to Retailers to Consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some of the most dramatic supply chain disruptions in living memory. alone, reports showed individual states resorting to bidding wars over scarce PPE and other essential medical supplies. In the U.S. Even before the pandemic, research showed that disruptive events are becoming more common.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But their cybersecurity teams pay much less attention to the sprawling network of vendors in the supply chain. Supply chains for large retailers can involve tens of thousands of manufacturers, haulage firms, technology vendors and other suppliers spread throughout the world. For hackers this is a window of opportunity.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Target has big plans for 2022, with the retailer announcing plans to invest up to $5 billion this year to open new stores, enhance its digital, fulfillment and supply chain capabilities, and expand its shop-in-shop concept with Ulta Beauty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

No one will forget the year 2020 — 2021, or 2022 for that matter. The years when the pandemic toppled the global supply chain, forcing retailers to find ways to minimize the effects of disruption while managing unprecedented online shopping behavior — piecing things together however they could.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We’re going to skip any in-depth discussion of consumers’ ever-warming embrace of online shopping because it feels more “established than trending,” and because with limited space we want to cover what we believe are more intriguing developments for supply chain professionals. First, the role of the traditional retail store has changed.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2021

Target will build off its 2020 momentum by investing $4 billion annually in new store openings, remodels for existing stores and supply chain upgrades over the next several years, the retailer announced during an earnings call. billion invested in operations during 2020. The figure represents a substantial increase from the $2.65

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

Walmart Canada will augment and modernize its supply chain with the construction of two new distribution centers equipped with next-generation automation, and the implementation of new warehouse management systems at DCs to help meet the needs of omnichannel consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

But if we learned anything from 2021, it’s that the businesses demonstrating the greatest agility and ability to connect with consumers will find themselves in the best position to thrive and outperform their competitors. Andrew Criezis is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of NielsenIQ SMB business.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The need for stronger, more agile supply chains was made clear during the coronavirus pandemic, after the shortages that defined its early days as many manufacturers and retailers were forced to shut down operations. Supply Chain Transparency: More Than Just Good PR.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2021

It’s estimated that these figures will continue to rise gradually in 2021, due to the ongoing prevention methods put in place internationally along with the changes in consumer spending habits. This is software with self-learning capabilities that can speed up the company’s decision-making and operation. Growing Trends in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Called Ankaa Gl o bal Logistics , the new 3PL company will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Glazer’s. Our team brings decades of beverage alcohol supply chain experience to the table,” said Bobby Burg, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Southern Glazer’s in a statement. “We glass, cardboard, etc.),

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Retailers and consumers alike are bracing for a holiday season much like the last — masks look set to remain a top stocking-stuffer; “supply chain” has a become a daily topic in mainstream media; and parents are gearing up for tears with the top toys of the year already predicted to go out of stock. A Tale of Two Types of Retailer.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are more negative consequences of this supply chain crisis but before we look at them, let us find the answer to the question, what really is causing these logjams? . What is Causing This Supply Chain Crisis? Consumer goods demand is overall 22% higher compared with pre-pandemic levels (comparing February 2020 with August 2021).

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

He has worked in supply chain at SuperValu , Borders , Newell Rubbermaid and Americold Logistics., Boehler joined the Save A Lot board of directors in July 2021, and a search is now underway to fill Boehler’s vacated seat on the board. Boehler brings more than 30 years of experience across multiple retail and wholesale businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Just nine months after taking on the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Torrid , Tim Martin has resigned “to pursue other opportunities,” effective May 26, 2023. Harper was named CEO in May 2022; she had previously served as CEO of Torrid from 2011 to 2016 and served as CEO of Belk from 2016 to 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This year’s surge in ecommerce has put strains on both supply chains and websites, and retailers now are guessing what challenges they will face as fall and winter bring the threat of a COVID-19 resurgence as well as the usual holiday rush. Can you offer any insight into your plans for 2021 and beyond?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The ongoing global logistics disruptions continue to impact businesses, and many of them recognize the need to better equip their supply chains by identifying alternative trading partnerships and developing a broader list of suppliers across the globe. billion (USD) in 2021 and the market is expected to reach $15.6 Global Sourcing.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2021

This surging demand has exposed fulfilment inefficiencies and sent retailers scrambling to power their delivery operations. Retailers now place a greater emphasis on the importance of agility, with 80% of retailers expecting moderate to major supply chain investment in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

Retail results for Q1 2021 have been promising so far, showing that the economy may finally be emerging from a long, slow year. Large retailers like Target and Walmart continued to thrive in Q1 2021 on the back of their large store footprints and strong omnichannel presence.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2020

everyone saw its immediate impact on supermarket supply chains: shelves emptied by consumers frantically stockpiling toilet paper, cleaning products and shelf-stable staples like rice and canned beans. supply chain face due to COVID-19? That’s the other piece that will continue to evolve in 2021.

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lateshipment

JULY 9, 2021

How 2021 Has Looked so Far in Terms of eCommerce Retail. eCommerce trends in 2021 are expected to be in stark contrast with 2020 despite being heavily influenced by it. Supply chain restrictions are being countered – According to research , Order fulfillment (e.g., What to Expect in the 2021 Holiday Season.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2021

This situation has forced retailers worldwide to adapt to a slew of new consumer demands while juggling a precarious supply chain. In this article, we take a look at the key risks that may be faced by retail businesses in 2021 but also through the next decade. The lingering impact of COVID-19. Strong from over 1.7

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Known for its commitment to sustainability, Allbirds has been fortifying its brick-and-mortar presence since its IPO in November 2021. million generated during the first half of 2021, and an increase of 52% compared to the first half of 2020. Allbirds operates 55 stores globally, 32 in the U.S., million compared to $117.5

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2023

million people who fell victim to forced labor in 2021, 3.3 Energy transitions create new dependencies, and when high demand shifts and concentrates into a specific region, one where protections are minimal and local supply chains can be easily manipulated, exploitation is never too far behind.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Every supply chain is unique, so it’s important that customers can work alongside J.B. Autonomous specialists — a commercially licensed driver and a software technician — will be in the cab for the duration of each trip to monitor operations. This pilot follows a successful 2021 program with J.B. Hunt in a statement.

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