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Couche-Tard Deploys Unified Supply Chain and Planning Solution in North America

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will deploy technology from Relex Solutions designed to enhance inventory management and in-stock positions. Relex’s AI- and machine learning-powered solutions include demand forecasting, replenishment and advanced space and floor planning functionalities.

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Preparing Your Warehouse Operations for the Holiday Rush

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There are a few key components to holiday preparedness: Plan ahead: It might sound elementary, but basic planning and preparation of your physical space will ensure that warehouse layout efficiency is maximized for the holiday season. Another basic planning tenet is ensuring ample supplies are ordered for peak season.

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How Retailers can Combat the Rising Threat of Theft

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Optimize inventory management: Like damaged products and shipping errors, theft can negatively impact retail inventory management. Aaron Stamm is a Retail Consultant at Acuity , which he joined in 2017, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience in a broad range of retail.

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5 Things to Know About Amazon’s New ‘Style’ Clothing Stores

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Amazon has announced plans for its first-ever physical fashion store — dubbed Amazon Style — which will feature women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. In mid-2021 rumors also surfaced of plans for large-footprint department stores , although Amazon hasn’t formally announced anything along these lines.

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In Push for a Turnaround at Kohl’s, Investor Group Nominates Nine Board Directors

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Macellum Advisors GP , Ancora Holdings , Legion Partners Asset Management and 4010 Capital, together with their respective affiliates, are pushing the plan. billion in operating profit by 2017. The firms want the proposed new directors to push its turnaround plan. The investor group, which holds approximately 9.5%

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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

In addition to this timing variation, over 60% of shoppers plan to do their browsing online, yet 85% expect to buy at least one product in a store. AI-driven demand planning using current sales data can recommend the best markdowns for a clean transition with the highest profitability given the current inventory levels at each location.

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Fast Retailing CIO talks RFID, self-checkout and continuous improvement

Inside Retail

But we plan to keep on evolving the system.” Fast Retailing began embedding RFID tags in apparel back in 2017. Tambara said the technology can help by performing some of the tasks that humans used to do – in areas of inventory control across the entire supply chain, including stores. We look at things holistically.

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