Each year, the Global Footprint Network reports on Earth Overshoot Day, which is the day that humanity uses up what scientists consider to be a sustainable level of resources for the year. That day fell on August 2 this year, and with three months left to go in 2018, we’ve emitted more carbon than nature […]
You’re at the local pharmacy buying pain medication – do you reach for Advil or the store brand pain reliever? If you went with the brand name you know and trust, you’re in the majority. A recent survey found consumers think name brands are better than store brands in 41 out of 53 categories. Private […]
On January 9, 2007 Steve Jobs introduced the world to a device that would change our lives forever: the iPhone. At the time, Apple was venturing to reinvent the mobile phone through revolutionary user interface (UI) and innovative software, claiming that the iPhone was five years ahead of any other phone on the market. […]
Technology is fundamentally changing retail in every facet, from discovery, development and delivery of products, to the shopping and purchasing experience. We looked at recent news stories to see where tech is headed next. Addressing the ubiquitous empty mall Just about anywhere in America, the sight of a half-empty or deserted shopping or strip […]
It’s not just China that has the global retail community on edge – the administration has also proposed tariffs on imported goods from Russia and Brazil, trade relations with the EU are in flux, and let’s not forget about Nafta. As global trade continues to evolve, the actual costs for retailers around the world are […]
When President Trump entered office in 2016, retail supply chain professionals were optimistic about trade policies under the new administration. After two years, however, retailers show growing concerns after Trump imposed a series of aluminum and steel tariffs on China, and more recently, on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. While the North American […]
We’ve said it before – retail isn’t dead or dying, it’s evolving. Yes, store closures are coming fast and we’re already on track to surpass last year’s record, but the future of U.S. retail isn’t as dire as some would have you think. Some brave retailers are actually opening more stores as others struggle to […]
With NAFTA renegotiations, Brexit and other international trade impacts at the forefront of everyone’s minds, retailers are faced with a challenge to manage the flow of goods, information and money across borders. The industry can no longer rely on manual processes to manage their trade operations; the complicated nature of international logistics and the supply […]
