Online Grocery Platforms Redefine Consumer Shopping Habits
Online grocery platforms are transforming consumer behavior with speed, convenience, and personalization, fueling rapid U.S. market growth and reshaping omnichannel retail strategies.
Future-Proofing Grocery Stores with Smarter Infrastructure
Grocery retailers are future-proofing operations with energy-efficient systems, smart refrigeration, and adaptable store tech to stay ahead of cost, climate, and customer demands.
Smaller Grocery Trips Rise as Fresh and Ethnic Formats Expand
Consumers are making more frequent, smaller grocery trips—fueling the growth of ethnic markets and fresh-format stores across the U.S.
Why Supply Chain Diversification Is Now Essential
Supply chains are strengthening resilience through supplier diversification, advanced scenario planning, and tools that enhance global transparency and agility.
Balancing Automation and Employee Trust Amid Labor Shortages
As labor shortages persist, supply chains turn to automation not just for efficiency, but to retain employees and build resilience through trust-focused strategies.
Walmart Starts Early to Win Back‑to‑School and Holiday Shoppers
Walmart is using early promotions and Walmart+ exclusives to capture back-to-school and holiday shoppers ahead of rivals, boosting loyalty and inventory precision.
Retail IT Investments Surge Toward Cloud & Analytics
A new industry forecast estimates that over 60% of retailers focusing on cloud and data analytics investments will drive omnichannel transformation.
Ep. 111 - Inside Wholesale Clubs: The Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s Playbook
Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's thrive by blending low prices, quality, membership revenue, and treasure hunt merchandising. Industry expert Michael Clayman shares how each brand stands out and what suppliers need to know to succeed in the wholesale club channel.
ChainDrive Expands 24/7 Omnichannel Retail Management Capabilities
ChainDrive’s enhanced ERP and POS platform delivers 24/7 unified omnichannel retail operations with real-time data and 360° customer insights.
Why Store Layout Still Matters in a Digital Grocery World
Smarter grocery layouts and AI‑driven merchandising strategies are boosting shopper satisfaction, in‑store efficiency, and omnichannel performance.
Dynamic Pricing in Grocery: Innovation Meets Consumer Trust
With real-time electronic pricing gaining traction in grocery aisles, retailers must balance efficiency and AI-powered flexibility with transparency to maintain consumer trust.
Inside 2025’s Smart Grocery Store Revolution
Innovative grocery store design in 2025 blends modular, sustainable layouts with AI-powered checkout freedom and omnichannel fulfillment, reimagining the shopper experience.
In-Store Fulfillment Tech: From Pick-to-Light to AI Robotics
Explore the spectrum of solutions - from basic pick-to-light systems to advanced AI-powered robots - being implemented across grocery, big-box, and specialty retail.
Omnichannel Loyalty in 2025: What’s Working and What’s Not
Explore common pitfalls using data and expert commentary to map out what retailers need to succeed in today’s competitive loyalty landscape.
Retailers Rush Imports Amid 90-Day U.S.–China Tariff Break
The U.S.–China 90-day tariff reduction from 145% to 30% spurred a strategic import push among retailers like Walmart ahead of summer shopping season.
Walmart Closes DFW Fulfillment Center, Expands in Lancaster
Walmart will close its Sam’s Club fulfillment center in Fort Worth, moving operations to an automated facility in Lancaster as part of a digital logistics overhaul.