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FedEx anticipates record holiday volumes
October 25, 2011
December 12 looks to be a pretty busy day for FedEx. The transportation bellwether said this week it expects to move more than 17 million shipments through its global networks on that day.
September retail sales show largest monthly gain in seven months
October 14, 2011
September retail sales numbers from the United States Department of Commerce were up 1.1 percent compared to August.
August retail sales show little change from July, according to Commerce and NRF data
September 14, 2011
Based on data from the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail sales numbers remain in a holding pattern.
August retail sales show little change from July, according to Commerce and NRF data
September 14, 2011
Based on data from the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail sales numbers remain in a holding pattern.
ISM non-manufacturing data is flat but up for the 20th consecutive month
August 3, 2011
The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known as the NMI—was 52.7 in July, a 0.6 percent decline from June. A reading above 50 represents growth. And even with the sequential decline in the NMI the report showed growth in the non-manufacturing sector for the 20th consecutive month.
Other Voices: Armed with lower budgets CIOs want 360° view of consumers
July 13, 2011
This year's survey finds CIOs struggling with tightened belts and connecting with the customer
Port Tracker report calls for volume pickup later this summer
June 16, 2011
Port Tracker is calling for first half 2011 volumes to be up 7.2 percent, just ahead of last month’s 7.1 percent projection. This would be 5 percent better than the first half of 2010. In 2010, the report said there was a total of 14.7 million TEU moved—a 16 percent gain over 2009, which was largely achieved due to 2009’s 12.7 million TEU serving as the lowest annual tally since 2003.
Software: Manhattan Associates holds user conference, Momentum 2011
June 1, 2011
Last week in San Diego, Manhattan Associates held its annual user conference, Momentum 2011
Retail industry: April sales show modest growth, according to Commerce and NRF data
May 16, 2011
Data published this week by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF) shows that retail sales are still in a modest growth pattern.
April retail sales show modest growth, according to Commerce and NRF data
May 13, 2011
April retail sales, which include non-general merchandise like automobiles, gasoline, and restaurants, were $389.4 billion for a 0.5 percent increase from March and a 7.6 percent increase compared to April 2010, according to Commerce data. Commerce said that total retail sales from February through April were up 8.1 percent annually.
Aldata’s focus on traceability
March 23, 2011
Aldata, has developed a multi-modal voice recognition and bar code scanning solution “to cover the mandates.”
Intelligrated and Swisslog announce strategic alliance
March 15, 2011
Alliance offers highly integrated comprehensive automated material handling solutions for food, beverage and retail markets
RFID item-level growth increasing in retail sector
February 7, 2011
According to a recent report from ABI Research, RFID item-level tagging is being deployed very rapidly in apparel and footwear markets.
RedPrairie finalizes SofTechnics acquisition
January 10, 2011
Supply chain software provider RedPrairie said it has finalized its acquisition of SofTechnics, a provider of retail enterprise services.
Casebook 2011: Urban Outfitters’ supply chain makeover
January 10, 2011
Fashion outfitter improves productivity and collaboration with trading partners.
