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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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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…

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UPDATE: Kroger and Albertsons Detail Post-Merger Store Divestment Plans

[Update as of July 10, 2024] Kroger and Albertsons have identified the 579 supermarkets they plan to sell…

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How Online Businesses can Master Inventory Management to Impact Operations

As an online business, your sales numbers won’t matter if you can’t deliver your customers’ orders efficiently. There’s…

Executive Viewpoints July 10
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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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UPDATE: Tractor Supply Faces Backlash for Plans to Weed Out Support for DEI, Environmental and LGBTQ+ Causes

[Update as of July 5, 2024] The Founder and President of the National Black Farmers Association, John Boyd…

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Willow on the Green in San Francisco specializes in British cheese and accompaniments.

Small Business, Big Ideas: What a Niche British Cheese Shop Learned from Netflix

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands…

Features July 5
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Grove Collaborative, Blueland Promote Plastic-Free July Initiatives

Two brands known for their commitment to sustainability, Grove Collaborative and Blueland, are marking Plastic-Free July with new…

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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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