Dropps CEO: Sustainable Retail Starts at the Molecular Level
At Retail Innovation Week, Dropps CEO Alastair Dorward urged CPGs and retailers to rethink product design, packaging, and logistics to achieve meaningful sustainability.
Kroger Unveils “Deli of the Future” Prototype in Kentucky
Kroger’s new Edgewood, Kentucky store debuts a 6,500‑sq.‑ft. “deli of the future,” blending open‑kitchen dining and high‑quality prepared foods to transform the in‑store grocery experience.
Balancing Purpose with Profit: Insights from Industry Leaders
At Retail Innovation Week, executives from Embecta, Wellful and B&G Foods revealed how data, innovation and purpose align to drive both profit and impact in today’s omnichannel retail environment.
How Poor On-Shelf Availability Costs Retailers $1 Trillion
Poor on-shelf availability costs retailers $1 trillion annually: data, crowdsourcing, and robots are converging to fix it.
Office Depot rolls out nationwide “15‑Minute Pickup Promise”
Office Depot has launched a nationwide “15‑Minute Pickup Promise,” with online or mobile orders ready in 15 minutes or customers receive a $15 coupon.
Finding the Balance Between AI Automation and Human Touch
Retailers are rapidly adopting AI, but finding the right balance between automation and human oversight is key to optimizing operations and building trust.
Omnichannel Retail Reinvented: Storytelling, Sustainability & Smart Tech
Day 2 of Retail Innovation Week highlighted how impact storytelling, sustainable design, and data-driven innovation are reshaping omnichannel retail success.
How Veho’s Alexia McLaughlin is Redefining Sales in Supply Chain
From Oracle to Veho, Alexia McLaughlin’s journey shows how grit, mentorship and smart risks can accelerate careers for women in supply chain and tech.
“No Margin, No Mission” in Practice: Lessons from the Front Lines
Retail leaders at Innovation Week shared how they balance mission with margin by leveraging data, purpose, and agility in today’s omnichannel landscape.
RFID in Retail: Challenges, Costs, and What Brands Must Consider Before Adoption
Learn the real-world challenges retailers face with RFID implementation, from high costs and system integration to privacy concerns, and how to navigate them for long-term success.
Walmart Expands Next-Day Delivery for Marketplace Sellers
Walmart is bringing third-party sellers into its high-speed delivery network, accelerating fulfillment through WFS in key U.S. cities to compete with Amazon.
Promotional Product Firms Race Tariff Deadline
With tariffs looming and only a few days left, companies in the promotional products industry are fast-tracking branded inventory and pausing new shipments to avoid major cost spikes.
How to Build a Resilient Supply Chain in 2025
From cybersecurity to sustainability, supply chain resilience now demands agility, proactive risk planning, and trusted digital partnerships.
Retail Earnings in Focus: What Reports Signal for U.S. Economy
Upcoming earnings from retailers like FedEx and General Mills will provide insight into consumer demand, inflationary pressures, and margin resilience across the U.S. economy.
RFID Revolution
RFID has finally arrived in retail, boosting inventory accuracy, powering omnichannel promises, and opening doors to grocery innovation and automated checkout. Discover how this once futuristic tech is transforming shopping today.
Logistics Tech Expands as Trailer Tracking Gains Ground in U.S.
From GPS breadcrumb tracking to cargo sensors, new trailer technologies are helping U.S. businesses cut waste, improve visibility, and right-size their fleets.