Supply Chain and Merchandising

The Future State of BOPIS and Curbside Pickup

Discover how your peers are leveraging the flexible fulfillment options to position themselves for future success and benchmark your current in-store capabilities and investment roadmap against the industry’s best.
Target’s Holiday Fulfillment Updates

Discover the new features Target has added to its pickup fulfillment services in the app and website ahead of the holidays to offer more flexibility to shoppers.

The Newest Normal: Why Our Supply Chain Reality is Forever Altered

Given today’s realities, learn why the supply chain is never going back to normal, what retailers can do to adjust, and why agility is the “cherry on top” of your supply chain.
Influentials: Top Movers and Shakers in Retail 2021

If you want to know where the retail industry is headed, look no further than what RIS’ 2021 retail influencers have to say.
Tractor Supply’s Record Quarter Fueled By Growing Loyalty Ranks

Tractor Supply Company tallied another record quarter, bolstered by the success of its burgeoning loyalty program and digital and store investments.
Amazon Wooing Retailers With New Local Fulfillment Program

Amazon is launching new services that partner retailers with its third-party sellers to offer more fulfillment options.
UNIONBAY Implements Supply Chain Solution

Sportswear retailer UNIONBAY is upgrading its tech to allow for seamless, real-time interaction between different applications and systems. Learn more.
Amazon Opens New Robotics Facility

The new site will be part of Amazon’s epicenter of robotics innovation and bring jobs in stowing, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders, in addition to roles in management, IT, HR, safety, and security.
3 Ways Walmart Just Expanded Delivery

Ahead of the holidays, Walmart has made a few delivery changes. Learn how the retail goliath aims to get more holiday items to shoppers this season.
Sephora Taps AI to Improve Availability

Learn how Sephora will use AI to improve inventory turnover.
Albertsons CEO: ‘Our Omnichannel Strategy Is Working’

CEO Vivek Sankaran says the grocer's omnichannel strategy is working and its adding customers. Learn what digital initiatives continue to drive engagement and growth for Albertsons.
Kroger Launches Private Marketplace

The new platform further supports Kroger Precision Marketing’s commitment to safeguarding customer data. Learn more.
In Building Store Fleet, Dollar Tree Takes Aim at Supply Chain Visibility

The discount retailer is investing in its demand forecasting and replenishment capabilities, expected to provide increased visibility into the supply chain as it builds out its fleet of discount stores.
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