Supply Chain and Merchandising

1822 Denim’s Perfect Fit Grows Conversions 4x and Shrinks Returns 48%

The denim retailer has been able to reduce its return rates by nearly 50%, as well as increase conversions and right-size its inventory levels through virtual try-on technology and recommendations.
Starbucks’ Active U.S. Loyalty Members Grow 48%

Starbucks’ active loyalty members have helped the coffee retailer’s pandemic recovery, but CEO and president Kevin Johnson said the acceleration in non-rewards customers is really further evidence of “the great human reconnection.”

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Streamline Retail Order Fulfillment with AI

Have you ever wondered how Amazon can fulfill millions of orders accurately with Prime delivery? As you might expect, order fulfillment processes are quite complex. Read on to hear seven key fulfillment processes explained and learn how Amazon uses artificial intelligence to streamline orders.
Top Women in Retail Tech 2021

RIS’ fifth annual look at the top women in retail technology salutes the female technologists redefining the industry that touches the lives of millions of consumers. Read about their latest retail technology projects, greatest accomplishments, what they think will impact retail’s future, and more.
Walmart’s Now Selling Its Retail Tech to Other Retailers

“Commercializing our technologies and capabilities helps us sustainably reinvest back into our customer value proposition," John Furner, CEO of Walmart U.S. said as Walmart announces it's entering the retail tech sales business. Get the details.
Slashing Prices Won’t Win Customers Back, But Smart Promotions Will

Rather than discounting for the sake of discounting, retailers need to be able to identify what is important and valuable to their customers and design marketing strategies that focus on “Promotions of Value.”
RIS Seeks 2021's Retail Influentials

RIS needs your nominations for its fifth annual Influentials: Top 10 Movers and Shakers in Retail! Find out who is eligible and honor a deserving executive today!
Bed Bath & Beyond to Reduce Replenishment Times from 35 to 10 Days

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. will significantly improve its merchandise replenishment by 25 days as part of its ongoing supply chain initiatives.
The Payments and Returns Impact in Retail

With consumers’ ongoing desire to shop online, e-commerce returns present a great opportunity for increased sales and reinforcing customer loyalty, but retailers are missing the mark when it comes to the returns experience.
Uber Accelerates National Grocery Delivery Availability, Kicks off Costco Pilot

In the company’s largest grocery expansion since launching in July 2020, Uber Technologies’ has more than doubled the availability of its on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery. Learn more.
Factors in Electric Delivery Vehicles’ Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A new study from University of Michigan researchers shows that when, where and how electric delivery fleet vehicles are charged can greatly impact their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Christmas Tree Shops Enhancing Inventory Integrity & Loss Prevention

The retailer, which operates 80 stores in 20 U.S. states, has tapped Jesta I.S., a developer and provider of modular cloud solutions and unified ERP for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
Lumbazzi Taps Radial To Scale E-com Fulfillment

Men’s health and beauty company Lumbazzi has tapped Radial to provide fulfillment and transportation services in order to further its e-commerce growth.
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The Promise of Speed

A collection of news, articles and other featured content about the Supply Network and Merchandising, including marketing, fulfillment, enterprise resource management, order management, inventory management, and more.