Private brand sales have risen steadily over the past few years, topping a record $15 billion in 2020 and accounting for 23 percent of all units sold last year according to PLMA’s 2021 Private Label Yearbook. NielsenIQ calculated this figure based on all outlets combined, including US supermarkets, drug stores, and mass, club, and […]
For retail executives, the past few years have been a lesson in embracing change. Improving change management processes, optimizing order management, increasing inventory visibility, and streamlining sourcing are becoming increasingly important as global trade and the retail market at large continue to change in response to shifting consumer expectations and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. […]
The Evergreen container ship, Ever Given, has been freed from the Suez Canal after the 1,312-foot ship blocked shipping traffic for five days. The removal of the shipping container means efforts to resume traffic in the Suez Canal are now underway. However, the operation to restore traffic flow through the canal could take weeks, […]
What will the food packaging industry look like post-pandemic? Experts expect a greater emphasis on sustainability. Sustainability has been a focus in the retail market for years now that more and more corporations have taken ownership of their role in contributing to carbon emissions and landfill waste. In the post-pandemic grocery market, insiders […]
Digitizing purchase order (PO) management is a priority for the majority of retailers adapting to the pandemic and preparing for a fundamentally reshaped business environment in 2021 – more than 60 percent of retailers were already using an order management solution in 2020, and half of retailers plan to invest in order management in the […]
Two-thirds of supply chain managers are experiencing delays importing goods to the UK since the country left the European Union as part of Brexit, according to a recent survey. The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) stated this will likely result in stock shortages and inflated shop prices. While imports have been affected […]
Kohl’s and Eddie Bauer recently launched a partnership to bring the premium-quality outdoor apparel to Kohl’s customers nationwide. As part of a recent partnership, Kohl’s will offer Eddie Bauer’s premium outdoor apparel and performance outerwear in-store and online to customers nationwide starting in Fall 2021. “We are excited to partner with Eddie Bauer, […]
February 22 will now be known as Supermarket Employee Day after the Food Industry Association officially declared the holiday in honor of the men and women keeping our supermarkets running amidst an uncertain crisis. The campaign seeks to highlight the tireless efforts of the grocery store workers who have served as the backbone of […]
