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Ingka Group’s Ikea Stores to Adopt Fulfillment and Store Operations Solution

Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution from Made4net to power fulfillment centers and store operations worldwide. The deployment…

News June 2

Legal Roundup: Gap Beats Shareholder Lawsuit; Patagonia Files Complaint Against Nordstrom

Gap has reportedly beaten a shareholder lawsuit regarding its commitment to racial diversity among its leadership, and has settled a trademark lawsuit with Patagonia regarding an “iconic” pocket design, according…

News June 2

How the Packaging Industry Can Help Tackle Confectionery’s Big Waste Problem

The confectionery industry continues to boom in the U.S. A recent study found that 2023 Easter candy sales exceeded projections, with Americans spending $3.3 billion on Easter candy alone. And…

Executive Viewpoints June 2

How Hot Topic and Lamps Plus Mastered Inventory Management and More

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. Retailers need to handle inventory in stores and distribution centers,…

Features June 2

Best Practices to Level Up Your SMS Marketing Strategy

2022: the year of SMS marketing. With cookies continuing to diminish, brands understood the need to gather more first-party data and marketers got more creative in their customer outreach, including…

Executive Viewpoints June 2
Dollar General financial results paint a somewhat bleak picture for the retailer. But store projects are poised to help the company correct course.

CNBC: Dollar General Shareholders Vote in Favor of Worker Safety Audit

Dollar General shareholders reportedly voted to pass a resolution that calls for the creation of an independent audit into worker safety, according to CNBC. The proposal, which was filed by…

News June 1
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Nike Promotes Converse Veteran to CEO

Nike, which announced senior leadership changes designed to drive growth and increase integration in May, has made another C-level change. Jared Carver will become the new CEO of Converse, effective…

News June 1
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Walmart Raises Pay for 7,000+ Opticians and Pharmacists

Walmart is raising salaries for approximately 3,700 pharmacists and more than 4,000 opticians as part of its effort to become an employer of choice for its growing Health & Wellness…

News June 1
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Walmart Switches to Recyclable Paper Bag Mailers and Right-Sized Packaging

Walmart’s latest sustainability initiatives combine changes to its fulfillment processes as well as customer-facing options for reducing waste, including allowing online shoppers to opt out of plastic bags for store…

News June 1
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