Sourcing

Walmart Beefs up U.S.-Made Product Assortment Through Largest-ever Open Call Event
Walmart took another step toward adding U.S.-made products to its assortment — to the tune of 330 business deals. Get the details.
Walmart Seeks Beauty Brands Through New Accelerator Program
Walmart is on the search for five new beauty brands and is launching a new accelerator program to get them started at the retailer. Learn how you could be one of them.

Supply Chain and Merchandising
enVista Unveils Subscription Management Capabilities
The new service will enable retailers to leverage subscription selling models and expand customer service opportunities.
Digital Commerce
Ralph Lauren Slashing Corporate Office Space, Digitizing Work & Customer Experiences
Ralph Lauren plans to close stores and slash its North America corporate office space up to 30%, as teams embrace “new ways of working” and it pivots resources. It’s also investing in new digital customer experiences, such as augmented reality. Learn where the retailer is headed in 2021.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Hy-Vee Tapping Into Local Brands at Quarterly Summits in 2021
The retailer is currently accepting submissions for its “Best of Brands” summits online in the following categories: grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, and health and beauty care.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Kroger and Walgreens Form Purchasing Alliance to Cut Costs
Kroger and Walgreens Boots Alliance are teaming up to cut supplier costs by sourcing more merchandise together. Learn how this extends the ongoing strategic collaboration between the retailers and how it will reinvent critical components of the companies’ sourcing practices.
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Supply Chain and Merchandising
Winning the Grocery Wars
In this unique Special Report, RIS uncovers why a small group of retailers are scoring big gains in the battle for consumers and how they are reshaping the competitive landscape.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
The Digital Supply Chain: Unified and Strong
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Walmart Pilots Blockchain Technology to Track Shrimp Set for Sam’s Club
Walmart is piloting blockchain technology for traceability of shrimp sourced in India and traveling to Sam’s Club locations. Get the details of Walmart’s latest blockchain move and review its progression utilizing blockchain over the last few years.
Sourcing
Costco Responds to Tariffs, Also Sells Diamond Ring for $220,000
Costco is working to mitigate the effects of tariffs on the cost of goods by, among other things, negotiating lower prices and seeking other sources of production, but options are limited.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Tilly’s Appoints Long-Term Nordstrom Exec Chief Merchandising Officer
The 25-year Nordstrom veteran will oversee all aspects of Tilly's merchandising operations, including buying, sourcing, and product development. See who claimed the coveted c-suite post.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Dennis Mullahy Named Chief Supply Chain Officer
The veteran supply chain and IT executive is moving to the c-suite at one of the biggest retailers in the world. See where he is headed and the key role he will play.
Store Systems
DSW’s Future Vision Focuses on Loyalty and Digital Growth
CEO Roger Rawlins has released his three-year strategic plan to grow the business with a focus on loyalty, inventory management and the digital experience. Hear the retailer’s plan for the future as well as its new corporate name.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Bamboo Rose: Key to Effectively Managing a Global Supply Chain
Uncertain trade factors add a sense of urgency to making a retailer's global supply chain more efficient and effective.