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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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Direct-to-consumer floral delivery brand The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California.

The Bouqs Company is Blooming in 3 California Whole Foods Stores

Direct-to-consumer floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California…

News July 11
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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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Ikea Exec: Stores’ Expanded Fulfillment Role Key to Maintaining Lower Prices

Ikea stores, long known as warehouse-sized selling spaces scented with the wafting aroma of Swedish meatballs, have been…

Features July 10
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UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations.

Co-op Taps Walmart Commerce Technologies to Support Online Grocery Growth

UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations. The co-operative store…

News July 9
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Amazon’s Latest FBA Fee is a Blow for Brands. Here’s What They Can Do.

Forecasts are always wrong — that is a foundational truth of projecting demand. It’s a game of how…

Executive Viewpoints July 8
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Monica + Andy Founder Details Multiple Expansion Paths for Baby Retailer

Unlike many DTC brands that were born online and later found their way into physical retail, Monica +…

Features July 3
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Save Mart, Hibbett Enable Same-Day Delivery via Target, Walmart’s White-Label Services

Target and Walmart’s white-label delivery solutions are picking up new retail partners: Target’s Shipt will offer same-day delivery…

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