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Senators Take Aim at Amazon with Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Two Democratic senators proposed a new bill that will regulate the use of productivity quotas and improve safety for workers.
Happy Returns Partners With Shein and Forever 21 to Simplify Returns
The UPS-owned company launches its new buy-online, return-in-store (BORIS) solution at 300 Forever 21 stores nationwide.
Walmart’s Latest Service: Ultra Late-Night Delivery
Walmart customers can now place delivery orders until midnight, the latest in a series of recent programs aimed at accommodating the varying schedules of its customers.
Dollar Tree’s Oklahoma Distribution Center Decimated by Tornado
A Dollar Tree distribution center in Oklahoma was ravaged by a tornado, with no timetable for reopening.

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Top 7 Retail Distribution Models, Explained
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Retail News

Shein To Sell Supply Chain Infrastructure To Outside Brands
Fashion retailer Shein says it plans to make its supply chain infrastructure and technology available to other brands.

Cart.com Unveils New AI-Powered Platform
Cart.com launched its new platform, Constellation AI, designed to optimize sales, inventory management, and forecasting.

Walmart To Sell Its Logistics Tools to Other Businesses
For the first time. Walmart has made its AI-powered "Route Optimization" tool available to all businesses.

The Home Depot Expands Distribution Network for Pro Customers
The Home Depot is opening four new distribution centers to streamline large-item delivery for professional customers.

Explaining Supply Chain’s Role in Building Brand Identity
Supply chain’s growing importance in the customer journey has companies looking at the once-behind-the-scenes processes in a new light.

Channel-Free Logistics Growing as Fulfillment Alternative
Luxury footwear retailer Koio is deploying Fillogic’s channel-free logistics solution to manage e-commerce, in-store, reverse logistics and transportation operations.

Can Retail Solve Its Inventory Management Challenge?
Retailers are notorious for either having too much or too little stock, but new technology and data collection may be the answer to getting inventory just right.

When Your Supply Chain Swims All Over the World
When Your Supply Chain Swims All Over the World. Tuna fish supply chain interview with Jill Donoghue, Vice President at Bumble Bee Foods

Survey Finds Supply Chain Management Systems Key to Customer Journey
A new survey found that 87% of B2B leaders say a supply chain management system is the most important solution to offering a frictionless digital purchasing journey to customers.

Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.

Made4net Revamps Grocery Distribution for Modern E-commerce
Grocers have had to deal with a myriad of problems in the retail market over last few years such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Made4net offers more robust solutions that leverage technology to increase efficacy and lower costs for e-commerce operations.

Omnichannel Fulfillment Leads to Growth and Profitability for Retailers
Retailer Psycho Bunny has found success with the deployment of an omnichannel inventory management tool from Desposco.

Increases in Theft Add to Retail Supply Chain Challenges
A rise in retail theft has put added pressure on supply chains as retailers seek new ways to combat crime.

Adapting to New Realities Shaping the Next-Gen Grocery Shopping Experience
Unlock Success in Grocery Retail: Efficient Warehouse Operations and Omni-Channel Strategies are Key. Listen Now!

In Transit Podcast: Leveraging Fulfillment Experience to Run Resilient Retail Operations
In this episode, Bill Catania, the CEO and founder of OneRail, joined In Transit host Vishnu Rajamanickam to discuss potential solutions and strategies for retailers to win (and retain) customers.

National Retail Federation Seeks to ‘Close the Loop,’ Acquires Reverse Logistics Association
The National Retail Federation is acquiring the Reverse Logistics Association as it looks to bolster its circular economy expertise.

Top 7 Retail Distribution Models, Explained
There are many distribution models out there. And you shouldn’t stick to just one. You likely will need to employ a mix of these strategies to maximize both profits and consumer satisfaction. Remember, what works in one region, brand or channel may not work in another, and your current strategy is likely to shift in the future. You need to be agile. But all of these distribution models have one thing in common: you need the right tech stack...

Online Sellers Find Excellent Opportunities to Win More Customers this Easter
Organizations must ensure they have the right foundation in place – one that brings together the right technologies, platforms, and data to sail smoothly through peak periods.

Sizing up the 2023 Retail Logistics Landscape with Jonathan Gold, NRF
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Jonathan Gold, Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy, for the National Retail Federation (NRF).

4 Logistic Secrets to Exceed Your Customer’s Expectations
In this white paper, we will share the secret ingredients that make an online marketplace highly successful and, most importantly, how to ensure your customers have a great experience, every single time.


Featured Companies

CyberStockroom
CyberStockroom is an online inventory management and control software solution built for small, growing businesses. It is built from the ground up to be simple, intuitive, and user-friendly. It uses a novel map-based approach to organizing inventory that makes it…
Eagle Technology
Eagle Technology, Inc. is a software company of a cloud-hosted Next-Gen Computerized Maintenance management solution called Proteus MMX, offering all the features of a traditional solution, preventive maintenance scheduling, work orders, and asset management combined with the latest digital trends…
SEKO Logistics
SEKO provides complete Supply Chain Solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. We also lead the industry with innovative and configurable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information and give our growing customer base true supply chain…
Bamboo Rose
Bamboo Rose is the leading product innovation platform connecting the retail community to discover, develop and deliver products at consumer speed. Our company is made up of retail experts with decades of experience at some of the largest global retailers.…
Uline
Uline, a family-owned business, is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America. The product line has expanded to include industrial, packaging, shipping, material handling, retail and janitorial supplies, including over 1,450 shipping box sizes…
Retail Industry Leaders Association
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is best defined by the companies we represent: America’s leading retailers. As the retail industry’s advocate in Washington, RILA is a trusted source dedicated to telling the retail industry’s story and…
eSwap
eSwap is a Multichannel Retail eCommerce software automation SaaS platform business that manages all inventory, and orders in real-time across multiple channels with high accuracy, we build industry-leading tools for businesses of any size.
CargoNet
CargoNet helps prevent cargo theft and increases recovery rates by facilitating secure information sharing among theft victims, their business partners, and law enforcement. CargoNet, the cargo theft prevention, and recovery network along with their 24/7/365 Command Center become an extension of…
Applico
Applico is the world’s first Platform Innovation® company. We provide advisory and implementation services to build, execute, and scale platform businesses alongside large, traditional enterprises. Our clients include Fortune 100 firms as well as multibillion-dollar private companies. Founded in 2009 by…
Slice Intelligence
Slice Intelligence is the only direct measurement of all digital commerce activity and customer loyalty. By collecting and cataloging actual shopping behaviors from online shoppers in the wild, Slice Intelligence precisely measures what others have only been able to approximate,…
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