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Oracle Partners With WorkForce For Scheduling Solutions
WorkForce Software scheduling solutions will now be available to Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud customers, allowing these users to schedule employees in alignment with complex rules, employee availability and…
News May 8Fred’s Sells Specialty Pharmacy Business To CVS After CEO Departs
Fred’s is selling assets of EntrustRx, its specialty pharmacy unit, to a subsidiary of CVS Health for $40 million plus inventory value costs. The move comes more than two weeks after…
News May 8BorderX Lab Raises $20M To Expand Shopping App Beyond China
Technology-enabled e-Commerce company BorderX Lab has raised $20 million in a financing round led by Kleiner Perkins. The funds will be used to expand its Beyond App, which lets global…
News May 8The New Rules Of Retail: How Brands And Retailers Can Adapt To Change In 2018
The retail landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and brick-and-mortar stores are struggling to stay relevant in a digitally-driven world. From the closing of hundreds and thousands of long-established…
Executive Viewpoints May 821 Innovative Solutions Showcased At #RIC18
At the 2018 Retail Innovation Conference, innovation wasn’t limited to the educational sessions. Sponsors showcased solutions for some of the retail industry’s most pressing concerns, including marketing personalization; mobile applications;…
Features May 8Nestlé To Sell Starbucks Coffee Globally In $7.2B Deal, But Concerns Are Brewing
Starbucks will provide Nestlé with the right to distribute its coffee and tea products in a deal valued at approximately $7.2 billion. Starbucks will retain a significant stake as licensor…
News May 7Alibaba Boosts Revenue 60% In FY2018, Grows User Base
Alibaba reported a 60% increase in revenue from its core commerce operations during FY 2018, reaching approximately $34.1 billion for the year. The retailer has 552 million annual active users…
News May 7Report: NAFTA Exit Could Cost Retailers $15.8 Billion Through 2020
If the U.S. withdraws from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), it could cost retailers a combined $15.8 billion over the next three years, according to a report from…
News May 7Automate Everything: Why It’s More Critical Than Ever To Survive In Retail
In the current retail landscape, where competition is fierce and overhead keeps rising, efficiency counts. Retailers must examine every task and every labor hour — and labor hours that aren’t…
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