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Sneaker Supply Chain: Big Shoes to Fill

Now that consumers wear sneakers as everyday footwear, meeting the resulting supply chain challenges is no easy feat.

July 19, 2019 | E-commerce | Retail | Supply Chain

Subcoms Focused on the Future

In a retail environment focused on customer experience and convenience, subscription commerce (subcom) companies are maintaining a foothold. According to the 2019 SnapFulfil and Subscription Trade Association (SUBTA) State of Subscription Commerce survey, 46% of today’s subcom offerings now have 2-5 years of operational experience; 40% have more than 5,000 customers, and 29% have more […]

July 15, 2019 | Retail | Supply Chain | Sustainability

Green Supply Chains: Sustainability Sells

Companies can take good care of the environment while also turning a profit.

July 11, 2019 | Retail | Specialized Logistics | Supply Chain

Feeding the Baby Products Supply Chain

Managing the baby products supply chain is not child’s play. Here’s how manufacturers in this highly regulated product category stay hyper-vigilant to protect infants and toddlers while constantly adjusting to parents’ ever-changing color, style, and flavor preferences.

July 1, 2019 | Retail | Retail Logistics | Warehousing

Meeting Your Retailer’s Expectations

A leading CPG company uses Hub Group’s consolidation expertise to eliminate cost and improve service.

June 27, 2019 | Retail | Supply Chain | Technology

Your Next Walmart Run: Don’t Forget the AI

A Walmart Neighborhood Market in Levittown, New York, featuring artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, interactive displays, and a massive data center is the retailer’s new Intelligent Retail Lab (IRL). While the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in e-commerce is now table stakes, few companies have physically explored its potential. Until now. Positioned within one of the company’s […]

| Inventory Management | Retail | Retail Logistics

Germany, Austria Retailers Go for BOPIS

Germany and Austria retailers display a balanced market of omnichannel practices, reports OrderDynamics’ Omni-2000 Research: Germany|Austria. Collectively, at 43%, the region falls third behind France (50.5%) and the U.K. (64%) in the number of retailers offering buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) services. Germany and Austria lead in active inventory visibility when compared to all […]

June 4, 2019 | Retail | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Visibility