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10 Challenges in Retail Warehousing

Embracing solutions like automated systems and strategic space utilization are essential steps in overcoming warehouse management challenges and enhancing the performance of retail warehouses.

April 1, 2024 | Demand Planning | March 2024 | Retail | Reverse Logistics

Taking a Peek at Peak Season

It’s never too early to prepare for the holiday peak season, especially with disruptions mounting amid solid consumer spending. Shippers and carriers are employing automation, data-based decision making, and smart inventory management strategies—and tapping into lessons learned from last year—to get into position for 2024.

March 4, 2024 | Distribution | E-commerce | Inventory Management | Retail

Channel Strategy: Definition, Types, and Tips

Businesses can significantly optimize the customer journey for better retention, meet business objectives, and ensure a successful marketing campaign—all by optimizing various marketing channels.

December 13, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence | December 2023 | Inventory Management | Retail

Next Year? AI is a Retailer’s Lifeline

Retailers faced a broad array of challenges this past year. What will they face next year? Does it really matter?

September 25, 2023 | Retail | Retail Logistics | September 2023

Rethinking Retail Strategies

As a result of retail’s rapid change, retailers need to review existing strategies to fully leverage forward-thinking practices and technology. Identifying those opportunities contributes greatly to revenue, profit improvement, and customer satisfaction.

September 19, 2023 | Retail | September 2023 | Supply Chain

VERTICAL FOCUS: Candy Supply Chain

From a global shortage of sugar to cold chain compliance considerations, candy companies overcome supply chain challenges to hit the sweet spot for consumers.

August 18, 2023 | August 2023 | Retail

VERTICAL FOCUS: Sports & Recreation

The sports and leisure equipment market is projected to register a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% over the next five years.

July 26, 2023 | July 2023 | Retail | Retail Logistics

Back-to-School Report Card

With increased demand for electronics boosting consumer spending, retailers are gearing up for a packed back-to-school shopping season. So far the 2023 cycle is earning high marks:

July 20, 2023 | July 2023 | Ocean Shipping | Retail | Retail Logistics

5 Trends to Watch As We Sail Into Peak Season

As shippers approach what is historically retail peak season, understanding the evolving ocean market will be critical to maintaining a resilient supply chain for the long term. Here are five key trends to watch as the ocean market evolves.

| Careers | July 2023 | Retail | Retail Logistics

Embracing the System

Ramesh Murthy is executive vice president and chief supply chain officer with Bob’s Discount Furniture, a rapidly growing omnichannel furniture retailer, with 164 stores across 24 states.

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