In large retail operations, category management teams spend significant time deciding which product goes onto which shelf and ...

Overstocks and out-of-stocks are both long-standing problems in the retail industry, where empty store shelves drive customers to look elsewhere and burgeoning stockrooms are expensive. And with a ...

Headed into the holiday season, the retail industry is wrangling with a surge in shoplifting and possible solutions to prevent theft. The upsurge may be an inadvertent consequence of another trend: ...

Roaming robots, on-shelf cameras, and sophisticated handhelds appear to be battling over how to solve understocks at the store level. The most controversial is the use of robots. The 2025 SPAR ...

The ability to solve complex problems effectively has become a defining factor for success. Yet, despite the abundance of tools and methodologies available, I've noticed organizations often struggle ...

Fit is a leading cause for product returns. And as consumers shop more online and via their mobile device, they want to ensure they’re selecting the right products and sizes for their needs. Sure, ...

Every few months, it’s worth scrolling through the Shopify app store to see what new returns-management options e-commerce merchants are offering. They’re endless — so many that three screens don’t ...

Anytime I read the trades, glance at news headlines, or talk to other executives, AI seems to be the solution to all of our problems. Everyone is talking about AI. Emerging tech companies now have AI ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Supply chains face numerous risks and disruptions, from geopolitical conflict to extreme weather events, labor disputes, and beyond. More than ever, supply chain professionals need creative thinking ...