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 […]
We all know innovation is the lifeblood of successful companies. But it’s not just about building innovative products or improving the customer experience – companies that survive and thrive for decades in their industry also continually revamp their processes, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. Right now, sourcing executives in the retail space are facing a […]
A recent spike in global demand led to a 300 percent jump in shipping costs as container shipping firms struggle to overcome a supply chain bottleneck, according to CNBC. Maersk CEO Soren Skou told the news source the shipping company missed its fourth-quarter profit expectations due partly to the firm’s issues with capacity. […]
There’s a famous saying in business: “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” In other words, things need to change in order for them to get better. And considering the economic climate of today’s retail industry, this sage advice couldn’t be any more relevant. Developing new revenue streams, innovating merchandising operations, […]
Looking back throughout history, we can easily point to any unprecedented occurrence as the driving catalyst for change. Think about 9/11. When we enter an airport today, we’re bombarded with long lines, extra thorough security screenings, and a feeling of anxiety that only subsides when you’re back on solid ground. Travel, whether it’s cross-country or […]
Bamboo Rose is officially in the Gartner Magic Quadrant! This year, we’ve been named a Niche Player in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Multienterprise Supply Chain Business Networks, highlighting our fierce dedication to providing retailers, brands, suppliers, and their business partners with innovative solutions for today’s fast-moving consumer markets. We’re […]
