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Using AI-powered solutions from Manhattan, Floor & Decor has been able to reduce costs and optimize inventory placement across its store network.

How AI Takes the ‘Lumpiness’ Out of Floor & Decor’s Inventory Planning

The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand.…

Features July 12
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How 1-800-Flowers’ Delivery Partnership with Walmart GoLocal has Blossomed into Real Results for Local Florists

Any retailer will tell you delivery is complicated, whether what’s being delivered is office paper or sandwich bread.…

Features July 11
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Walmart Expands Perishable Network with New DCs and Facility Expansions

Walmart will increase support for its grocery operations with enhancements to its perishable network, including five new high-tech…

News July 10
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Exclusive: Thriftbooks Launches Book BuyBack Program to Source In-Demand Titles

Online book reseller Thriftbooks Global has added a new inventory stream, beyond the library, charity and donation center…

News June 26
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Kohl’s Expands Return Services for Additional Brands and Retailers

Kohl’s has added brands including Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s to its newly christened in-store returns service, The Return…

News June 14
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How Michaels Reconfigured its Fulfillment Models to Dramatically Enhance Ship-From-Store Performance

Michaels had a major ecommerce ship-from-store challenge. It’s not that this fulfillment method wasn’t popular — the arts…

Features May 20
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How DoorDash is Growing by Advancing its ‘Local Commerce’ Mission

When DoorDash launched in 2013, it was all about restaurant delivery. Now, in addition to dinner from the…

Features May 7
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A Shein customer makes a return at Forever 21.

Shein Shoppers can Now Make Returns at Forever 21

Popular shopping app Shein has expanded its partnership with Forever 21 to allow its customers to return orders…

News May 1
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Walmart Debuts 300-Item Private Label Food Line, Opens Third Consolidation Center

Touted as its biggest private label launch in 20 years, Walmart has introduced Bettergoods, a line of 300…

News May 1
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