Consumer Packaged Goods

Experts Weigh In on Wal-Mart's Next-Gen Stores

May 31, 2017

Wal-Mart is testing six next-gen approaches in two recently opened supercenters in Tomball, TX, and Lake Nona, FL. These stores were fully reimagined from a new layout, to building and environmental enhancements, to added technology that all improve the shopping experience, according to a blog post written by Jeff Muench, senior director of business development.

Is It Really Organic? Here's Why It's Hard to Know

May 31, 2017

The Washington Post

Last week, 36 million pounds of imported nonorganic soybeans suddenly obtained "organic" labels for domestic sale after entering California. This could happen because soybeans, like other foods, are imported via complex global supply chains, involving many different specialist businesses between the farmer and the final customer.

Industrial Output Rises for Third Straight Month

May 30, 2017

CFO

U.S. industrial production grew at the highest rate in more than three years in April, with all three major industry groups showing gains.

Pringles Among 'Worst Packaging Offenders,' Recycling Group Says

May 26, 2017

Supply Management

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

The Wall Street Journal

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.

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