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Amazon Introduces Storage Service for Sellers to Alleviate Supply Chain Impacts

Amazon Developments: 8 Go Stores to Close, HQ2 Expansion Paused and $200 Million Planned for Transportation Safety

Amazon reportedly plans to close eight Amazon Go convenience stores as part of a larger restructuring of its…

News March 6
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Walgreens and CVS Agree to Pay $10 Billion in Opioid Settlements

Walgreens and CVS Health have agreed to pay approximately $10 billion as part of settling nationwide opioid suits…

News November 3
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As Shoppers Head Back to Stores, Accident and Injury Risks Multiply

The holidays are around the corner and retail stores are gearing up for a shift back towards in-store…

Executive Viewpoints November 3
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Why Worker Safety Needs to Top Retailers’ Lists This Holiday Season

This year has been especially perilous for Industrial Athletes, the critical personnel who get our goods where they…

Executive Viewpoints October 27
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Starbucks to Shutter 16 Stores for Safety Concerns, Including One Unionized Location

Starbucks will reportedly close 16 U.S. stores, mostly on the West Coast, due to safety concerns, according to…

News July 15
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Amazon Launches $1 Billion Fund to Support Fulfillment, Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation

Amazon is creating a $1 billion venture investment program, the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund (AIIF), with the goal…

News April 22
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Holiday 2021 Wrap-Up: Safety Protocols and Early Shopping Led to a Successful Season

Retailers pulled off a successful 2021 holiday season despite the challenges posed by the omicron variant and ongoing…

Features January 10
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StormGeo Helps Retailers Get Ahead of Wildfire Risk

StormGeo, a provider of weather intelligence and decision support solutions, has launched the Wildfire Risk Assessment to help…

News July 15
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The Post-COVID Store: How to Tap the Pent-Up Need for Interaction Without Sacrificing Safety

The return to brick-and-mortar will be a slow, steady process, and preparing stores for the great return will…

Features March 18
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