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Designing a Smarter Logistics Network: The Hidden Growth Lever Most New Brands Overlook

For emerging retail brands, logistics is often seen merely as a cost center, a function to be negotiated…

Executive Viewpoints February 20
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The Connected Forecourt: How Fuel Retailers are Turning Stations into Shopping Destinations

Fuel and convenience retail is changing fast. The traditional forecourt is no longer just a place to fill…

Executive Viewpoints December 19
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Agile Supply Chains Make Omnichannel Work

From brick-and-mortar locations to online storefronts and social commerce platforms, the growing complexity of fulfilling orders across channels…

Executive Viewpoints December 17
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Shopping Sprees Aren’t Just for Christmas – Nor are Smart Retail Supply Chains

Holiday shopping is a hectic yet lucrative time for retailers. Last year, U.S. shoppers spent $994.1 billion, a…

Executive Viewpoints September 29
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How Pre-Orders Give Brands Flexibility to Thrive During Unprecedented Times

Think back five years. COVID-19 had a ripple effect on the global supply chain, throwing the retail industry…

Executive Viewpoints August 26
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Digital Grocery: A Marketing Gold Mine for Non-Food Brands

Food and beverage brands already know the value of reaching grocery shoppers digitally. Grocery ecommerce isn’t just growing…

Executive Viewpoints August 18
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From Hidden Gems to Bestsellers: How Machine Learning is Reshaping Online Retail Marketplaces

The evolution of ecommerce has seen traditional retailers such as Walmart, Target and Best Buy embrace the marketplace…

Executive Viewpoints June 27
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Amazon, Walmart Set Their Sights on Keeping Medicare Customers Healthy

Both Amazon and Walmart have several healthcare expansions on their strategic roadmaps as the two retail giants seek…

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It’s Not Easy Being (Truly) Green — But it’s Worth it

Sustainability has long since progressed from a “nice to have” to a “must-have,” backed by mandated requirements for…

Features February 26
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