Consumer Packaged Goods

Pringles Among 'Worst Packaging Offenders,' Recycling Group Says

May 26, 2017

Pringles has been singled out as among the "worst packaging offenders" by the Recycling Association (RA).

Online Retailer JD.com Is Developing Heavy-Duty Delivery Drones

May 26, 2017

China's Shaanxi province is famous for being the start of the Silk Road, an ancient trade network where silk and spices were transported by camel across the Asian continent.

Wal-Mart Sees Strong Growth in U.S. E-Commerce

May 25, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

As its Jet.com acquisition continues to pay out, Wal-Mart is seeing hyper growth in e-commerce, with U.S. online sales up 63 percent in the first quarter. On the physical side of things, Wal-Mart's store traffic and same-store sales were both up in an extremely challenging retail environment, rising 1.5 and 1.4 percent respectively.

'Moat' Is the Latest Jargon Encircling Silicon Valley

May 25, 2017

Bloomberg

As technology companies race to invent the future, they're turning to a metaphor borrowed from Medieval times to explain their businesses.

SeaHorse Wants to Revolutionize Container Shipping With Submersible Vessels

May 25, 2017

Maritime Executive

SeaHorse Shipping in the U.S. has touted a plan aimed at revolutionizing container shipping and freeing shippers from the constraints and congestion caused by mega container ships and mega ports.

Bacardi's Green Transportation Program

May 23, 2017

Frederick Stromeyer, Transportation Director, Bacardi

UPS to Charge for Peak Season Volume Shortfalls

May 23, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

In a move designed to capture network costs associated with retailers who fail to meet peak volume commitments, UPS is looking to charge them for shortfalls this year, CEO David Abney told the Wall Street Journal.

European Sportswear Retailer Brings RFID to Smart Fitting Rooms

May 22, 2017

RFID Journal

After several months of piloting smart fitting rooms at a single store, a global sports apparel retailer is now installing the technology at 350 of its stores across Eastern Europe. The solution consists of a touchscreen and an RFID reader within each fitting room, as well as software to manage the data and smart watches for employees.

Opinion: Supply Chain Transparency May Be the Next Disruptor

May 22, 2017

Murray Newlands, Forbes Contributor

The "Amazon-Prime Effect" - the notion that everything you order should arrive on your doorstep in two days - has left brands and retailers scrambling to keep up. As consumers' expectations grow and their patience around delivery time shrinks, one tactic businesses use to combat increasing time constraints is transparency.

Target's New Online Strategy: Less Is More

May 22, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Target Corp., under pressure after issuing a dismal profit warning for the year, is narrowing its focus and rethinking its digital strategy, even as competitors like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. invest heavily to diversify their online offerings.

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