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Walmart Debuts 300-Item Private Label Food Line, Opens Third Consolidation Center

Retail TouchPoints

Touted as its biggest private label launch in 20 years, Walmart has introduced Bettergoods , a line of 300 food products priced up to $15 , with most products available for under $5. These loads are then shipped to one of Walmart’s 42 regional distribution centers where the items are sorted for delivery to stores.

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CPG Brands: Leverage Shipper Intelligence Technology Amid Supply Chain Challenges

Retail TouchPoints

While many brands try to shave pennies off transactional transportation costs, that won’t drive long-term success in retail locations. CPG brands that DO find success are proactive and utilize technology to increase order visibility and analyze performance data.

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Digitalization Can Help Mitigate Climate-Related Supply Chain Disruptions

Retail TouchPoints

The cost of sugar has surged by more than 40% globally since the previous year, due largely to poor harvest conditions caused by dry conditions across India, China and Thailand and an unusually cold and wet spring in Europe. The cost increases are expected to increase the prices of soda, candy and baked goods, among others.

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COVID-19 Has Transformed Wine Shopping. Here’s How Vivino Is Adapting

Retail TouchPoints

Some of the standout capabilities that drive our customer experience include: Scan Wine: Through our image recognition technology, shoppers can scan a bottle of wine and in seconds receive a ton of information about that bottle. region, grape and even by food pairing.

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. However, advances powering track-and-trace, such as 5G and RFID labels affixed to shipping crates, can help stores proactively promote sustainable items as well.

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How To Start a Food Truck Business? A Step-by-Step Guide

Korona

You can start a food truck business in eight steps: Firstly, determine your target market and competitors. Thirdly, determine start-up costs, identify financing sources and obtain the necessary licenses, permits, and insurance. More than 80% of American families eat at fast-food restaurants at least once a week.

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17 B2B Ecommerce Companies Taking Advantage of a $6.7 Trillion Opportunity (+ How Your Brand Can, Too)

BigCommerce

The belief ecommerce requires price transparency. With low margins and fierce competitors looking to underbid a B2B business, many brands don’t want their prices available to the public. That’s understandable –- and it’s why many ecommerce platforms offer price availability only after a customer logs in.

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