by - November 21, 2020 10:27 am
COVID-19 continues to have a transitional impact on retailers and brands and reshape consumer behaviors. Amazon, Walmart and other retailers witnessed a massive acceleration of e-commerce sales and increased spending…
by - November 18, 2020 2:05 pm
When COVID-19 hit the nation more than eight months ago, many thought retailtainment was dead. Many cities prohibited large gatherings, and retail analysts said few would attend big retail events….
by - November 8, 2020 10:11 am
Walmart raised its requirements to 98% for On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) deliveries on orders it places from suppliers. The new requirement began Sept. 15, and nearly a month after the…
by - November 4, 2020 3:17 pm
Retail is in the midst of a transformation. Apex players like Amazon and Walmart are building out eco-systems that will continue to drive consumers to stores and service opportunities in…
by - October 30, 2020 10:16 am
The consumer packaged goods retail operations and customer experience have taken some wild turns during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting retailers to revise store layouts and institute new cleaning protocols. Many…
by - October 24, 2020 9:39 am
This entire year has been a roller coaster ride for retailers, and the holiday season is expected to follow that pattern. National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said, “forecasting…
by - October 17, 2020 9:38 am
Walmart began testing order delivery via autonomous vehicles in select markets in late 2018, but the retail giant’s focus appears to be drone delivery. Walmart testing now includes grocery delivery…
by - October 14, 2020 12:58 pm
Households that qualify for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will spend in 2020 an estimated $55 billion on food and beverage purchases, or roughly 9.7%…
by - September 19, 2020 9:48 am
Stepping up in times of need is nothing new for Walmart alcohol supplier Sazerac, which for more than 150 years has worked to raise American spirits. CEO Mark Brown said…
by - September 12, 2020 8:59 am
Walmart is not known for its apparel business. Despite the ups and downs in the discretionary category, the retail giant is committed to growing sales, according to Deanah Baker, senior…
by - September 5, 2020 9:02 am
Food retailers and manufacturers are having a banner sales year, with consumers eating fewer meals away from home. But much of the increased spending from mid-March through July was based…
by - August 25, 2020 3:25 pm
Walmart blazed a new trail when it recently partnered with Verizon Media to launch an online grocery service for Yahoo Mail users. The service allows consumers to fill their Walmart…
by - August 22, 2020 9:51 am
It’s a long way from Grand Teton to Bentonville, but news about good-for-you food travels fast. That’s how Kate Schade, a skier and outdoor enthusiast, got her all-natural energy bars…
by - August 13, 2020 1:54 pm
With the COVID-19 global pandemic, more retail sales are occurring online as consumers stay in their homes. A recent report by legal software firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions found that the…
by - August 8, 2020 9:48 am
The back-to-school shopping season is underway, but families are still undecided or unsure whether their kids will return to classrooms this year or continue with virtual education as the COVID-19…
by - July 28, 2020 2:40 pm
The Supply Chain Management department at the University of Arkansas recently gained national recognition as the No. 1 ranked undergraduate program for supply chain logistics in North America. Global research…
by - July 18, 2020 10:12 am
Jennifer Cummins grew up on a dairy farm in Twin Falls, Idaho, and earned a law degree from the University of the Pacific in California. Her love for the farming…
by - July 16, 2020 4:21 pm
The retail supply chain has seen dramatic shocks amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Two of the largest logistics and transportation companies in Northwest Arkansas said technology innovation investments had helped better…
by - July 5, 2020 3:30 pm
This is year eight in Walmart’s decade-long commitment to source an additional $250 billion in products made in the U.S., but COVID-19 prompted the retail giant to postpone this year’s…
by - June 27, 2020 10:12 am
When 2020 goes into the history books, retail analysts say it will be a year like no other. The year began with a robust forecast by the National Retail Federation…
