Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Tractor Supply Co. Tractor Supply has a rich history and track record of success, said Hal Lawton, President and CEO of Tractor Supply in a statement. 28, 2024, Tractor Supply generated net sales of $3.47 Tractor Supply purchased online pet pharmacy retailer Allivet in October 2024. billion , a 1.6%

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Do you recall all the supply chain drama of the Covid shut downs from March 2020 to December 2021? Do you remember the feverish discussions about a ‘New Normal’? Sales And Operations Planning And Execution Go Multi-Enterprise CPG led the way with enterprise-wide Sales & Operations Planning.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2024

Pulling the right levers to adjust your supply chain strategy can make a huge difference in today’s competitive market by ensuring that your store shelves are stocked accordingly and packages arrive to customers on time and as expected. Just one damaged item can have a trickle-down effect at every step of the supply chain.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

APRIL 3, 2024

What You’ll Learn How Sally grew from 6 to 7 figures Sally’s additional sources of revenue Sally’s plans for future growth Check Out Sally’s […] The post 529: How My Student Sally Wilson 10x’ed Her Ecommerce Business Selling Cross Stitch Supplies Online appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, it is Boll & Branch’s improved supply chain visibility that is most helping the business uphold its vision and values as a Fair Trade partner and better calculate premiums to invest back into local farm and production communities.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

Addressing the Role of Suppliers’ Sustainability Profiles Making this kind of progress requires involvement from a host of entities throughout the retail ecosystem, particularly in the supply chain.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 30, 2021

Many organizations are finding their ground in setting the right targets, penetrating the supply chain, and addressing their customers’ questions on sustainability. The telecommunications sector is at a crucial juncture in its sustainability story. We spoke with R.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 21, 2021

With catlike reflexes, the IT channel emptied the laptop supply chain and became […]. On one hand, customers and governments recognized partners as an essential service and central to their ability to rapidly respond to a worsening pandemic early in the year.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2024

RFID technology is far from new; in fact, it’s already been through not one but multiple hype cycles, including the jumpstart provided by Walmart in 2003 when it mandated RFID tagging by its top 100 U.S. suppliers (and continuing to today ).

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2024

A record 78% of consumers now say sustainability is important , and these shoppers increasingly are holding companies accountable not only for their direct operations, but also for the environmental and social impact of their entire supply chain.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

*This blog post is co-authored by Sohm Gough Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have been battered over the past three years by the continuing to face headwinds of inflation, supply chain interruptions, macroeconomic uncertainty, and disruptive technologies that threaten market upheaval.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is a necessity in a “doubly disrupted” labor market, where a growing mismatch between demanded and supplied skills will drive an even bigger mismatch between current and future skills and wages.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Increasing cybersecurity guidelines and regulations stem from breaches with a high impact on society and bringing more focus on themes such as supply chain risk. Organizations have experienced a surge in cyberattacks, with attackers using more sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 28, 2023

Adtech is supposed to efficiently connect marketers with publishers — demand with supply. Marketers rely on a suite of vendors, including demand-side platforms (DSPs) to furnish brand-safe, fraud-free inventory, and publishers use supply-side platforms (SSPs) to match their unique content to relevant ads and buyers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2024

on clothing, shoes, school supplies and electronics this year, down slightly from the $890.07 Consumers also are allocating more of their BTS budget to apparel and school supplies rather than pricey electronics, although belt-tightening is likely influencing decisions in multiple product categories. they spent in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The retailer joins a growing roster of prominent brands pulling back from progressive policies and causes, including Tractor Supply , John Deere , Target , Ford , Harley-Davidson , Lowe’s and others. “We

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There’s no shortage of supply or demand for consumer insights. As Forrester’s consumer behavior analyst, I’m going to say something controversial: the consumer does not need to be a part of every business decision.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Industries such as fashion, for example, face significant customer stakeholder pressure as well as complex, decentralized supply chains with the heavy burden of Scope 3 emissions (approximately 96% of the sector’s total). The retail sector faces significant challenges in achieving sustainability.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2024

Vera Bradley is among the 15 brands worldwide using the TrusTrace solution for Forced Labor Prevention (FLP) in its supply chain. Mapping our supply chain and gathering purchase order data is a critical step in this journey. The solution collects primary data from suppliers, proactively screens it for risk against the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2024

After utilizing Inspectorio’s Responsible Sourcing and Inspection solutions for over three years, Dick’s will add the company’s Traceability and Transparency , Production Monitoring , and Lab Testing modules into its supply chain operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2024

Ryan Kelly, VP of Marketing at FedEx, refers to himself as a “supply chain geek with a contrarian streak” who loves to talk “fulfillment, returns and consumer shopping behaviors with anyone who will listen.” Our new] fdx platform [the company’s data-driven commerce solution ] helps make supply chains smarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The law, designed to prevent foodborne illnesses by strengthening the ability to track and trace food through all stages of the supply chain, will become mandatory in 2026, but Save A Lot, a discount wholesaler serving approximately 750 independently owned groceries, has committed to being ahead of the curve.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

These stores must expand their product assortment, improve inventory management and optimize supply chain operations almost overnight. The Future of Convenience Retail To support this transition, there is a growing need for software solutions that streamline supply chain operations, inventory management and forecasting.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Franchise Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring agreement with its primary lenders that will allow its three strongest banners — Pet Supplies Plus , The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings — to remain in operation. 5 at its 365 locations and online.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The benefits of having access to a near-limitless supply of unowned inventory (on the retailer side) and having access to other brands’ and retailers’ sales channels (on the brand side), has been compelling to put it mildly.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2024

In a nutshell, we are building a global supply chain by and for MSMEs leveraging AI.” According to a recent survey conducted by Alibaba, MSMEs leveraging these AI tools saw a 37% increase in product exposure, and they have collectively accepted 70% of the optimization suggestions offered by the tools.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2024

DoorDash began working with Best Buy to offer on-demand delivery in November 2023 ; with Pet Supplies Plus in February 2024 ; with beauty brands Sephora, Sally Beauty and MAC Cosmetics in March 2024 ; and with Lowe’s in April 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Riding a serious hype wave, RFID was sure to be the next big thing in supply chain execution technology. So why did the first wave of RFID rollout fail to deliver on its promises of perfect inventory accuracy and complete product traceability throughout the supply chain?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2024

John Deere has joined fellow rural-oriented brand Tractor Supply in cancelling support for both progressive causes and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles. Tractor Supply made similar policy changes earlier this month and almost immediately received pushback from organizations including the National Black Farmers Association.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Beginning in April, the retailer will offer a free battery recycling box (while supplies last), in which consumers can collect batteries at home and return them to Staples for free recycling. Staples has leveraged consumer recycling behavior research from MIT and partnered with Call2Recycle and ERI to design the program.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2024

billion modernization project of its stores, DCs and supply chain, encouraged consumers to recycle their used blue shopping bags in April 2024. “This is a first for a retailer in Canada and is an example of how we will continue to push forward, embrace new technology and spark change within the industry.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Amazon will now not only help sellers offer fast delivery and easy returns as it has for years with its Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) service, but it also will help sellers manage the entire supply chain , from manufacturer through to the customer’s door.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2024

“Shrink continues to be the most significant headwind in our business, and we are deploying an end-to-end approach to shrink reduction across the organization, including efforts in our supply chain, merchandising and within our stores,” said Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General during a an earnings call last month.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Inventory visibility allows ecommerce service providers to track and monitor inventory levels in real time throughout the supply chain. This helps you provide transparency on shipping windows based on inventory supply. These next-generation always-on digital supply chain networks (DSNs) are fully interconnected.

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