Supply Chain and Merchandising

Retailers Move From a Supply Chain to a Value Chain Mindset
From supply chain to value chain, the evolution of the supply chain function from cost-center to value-creator is top of mind for retailers this year. Find out more.
VF Corporation Launches New 1.2 Million Square Foot Distribution Facility
The new VF Corporation facility will be the largest within its global network of 46 distribution centers.

sustainability
Sprouts Highlights Climate Initiatives, Including Smaller Stores
In its annual ESG report, Sprouts said its new store prototype is 23% smaller, which will help it reduce emissions on a per-store basis.
Webinar Transcripts
Best Buy Canada’s Innovative Digital Experience Breakthroughs
In this edited webinar transcript, Ricky Hon (Best Buy Canada) and IV Dickson (SageNet) explore how Best Buy Canada's digital experience breakthroughs have shaped the company’s journey, providing customers with interactive and personalized experiences and driving business impact.
Value Chain
IKEA Stores to Rollout Omnichannel Fulfillment Solution
After a company acquisition, in the long-term, new tech will power IKEA's worldwide fulfillment centers and store operations to deliver faster, more accurate order fulfillment and improved supply chain visibility.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Walmart Looks to Reduce Waste Through Sustainable Packaging
Walmart will emphasize sustainability for the hundreds of millions of packages they ship yearly, adopting measures to reduce packaging waste for online orders, the company reports. Get the details.
Value Chain Tech
Deadline Extended: Nominate Sustainability Initiatives for the Retail Sustainability Awards
Know a retailer, brand or individual making the retail industry more sustainable? Nominations for the eight categories of Retail Sustainability Awards are free and open until June 15.
Value Chain
Diageo To Overhaul IT Environment With Cloud-Based Upgrade
The company is overhauling its IT infrastructure and transforming its business finance operations, moving over to the cloud to elevate processes, introduce enterprise-wide agility, and initiate more intuitive decision-making capabilities.
sustainability
Lululemon Unveils 'Infinite Recycling' Sustainability Plans
Lululemon is investing in a multiyear partnership aimed at creating “infinitely recycled” nylon and polyester materials. Get the details.
Supply Chain and Merchandising
Kroger Expanding In-Store Retail Media Push
Partnership with Cooler Screens brings marketing platform to 500 stores throughout the U.S.
Customer Engagement
Foot Locker Deepens CRM, Loyalty, WFM Investments To Bolster Customer and Employee Experience
Foot Locker is making strides towards improving processes across the enterprise with its “Lace Up” strategic plan, which includes an expanded loyalty program, bolstered CRM capabilities, and a beefed up digital presence.
Fulfillment
General Mills Piloting Dynamic Packaging
General Mills is investing in dynamic packaging labels to increase consumer education around recycling and further collaboration across the retail value chain.
Inventory Management
Lowe’s ‘Perpetual Productivity Improvement’ Initiative To Result in End-to-End Transformation
Marvin Ellison, president and CEO of Lowe’s, shared details of the company's strategic approach during the company’s recent call with investors.
Customer Engagement
Coors Field in Denver Launches Amazon One’s Palm-Scanning Age Verification for Alcohol Purchases
Customers will be able to buy adult beverages by simply hovering their palm over an Amazon One device, without digging for their ID. Get the details.

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