Blood, sweat, and tears have likely been shed in designing, sourcing, and manufacturing products that should be in great demand this season. Unfortunately, supply chain disruptions may impact the best laid plans and latest technology. Here are five trends and areas of focus for retailers to evaluate as they work to serve the demand this holiday season.
Big Lots will rollout same-day delivery of its retail store assortment to 1,100 stores across the U.S. in the next month. Learn how it will make the speedy delivery happen.
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In order to adjust to the new demands of seamless customer-centric experiences, grocers are taking hard looks at their operations and the tech powering them.
Nordstrom is rapidly rolling out resale items to its inventory through in-store and online shop See You Tomorrow, as well as an expanded partnership with Rent the Runway. Can the department store chain capture new customers with old clothes?
How can reverse logistics processes find a middle ground for returns that are both convenient for the customer and optimal for a retailer’s bottom line? With the right technology, retailers can institute multi-channel return options and in turn, reduce wasted inventory and maintain a quality customer experience.
The outdoor apparel retailer is seeing European sales skyrocket and is bringing its e-commerce platform in-house to better handle demand and increase its functionality.
RIS News' annual data-fueled analysis of the grocer segment reveals that consolidation and a highly promotional market continues to redefine the supermarket as we know it. See which innovative retailers joined Costco and Whole Foods on this year's ranking.
