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Couche-Tard Deploys Unified Supply Chain and Planning Solution in North America

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will deploy technology from Relex Solutions designed to enhance inventory management and in-stock positions. Relex’s AI- and machine learning-powered solutions include demand forecasting, replenishment and advanced space and floor planning functionalities.

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In Push for a Turnaround at Kohl’s, Investor Group Nominates Nine Board Directors

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Macellum Advisors GP , Ancora Holdings , Legion Partners Asset Management and 4010 Capital, together with their respective affiliates, are pushing the plan. billion in operating profit by 2017. The firms want the proposed new directors to push its turnaround plan. The investor group, which holds approximately 9.5%

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5 Things to Know About Amazon’s New ‘Style’ Clothing Stores

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Amazon has announced plans for its first-ever physical fashion store — dubbed Amazon Style — which will feature women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. In mid-2021 rumors also surfaced of plans for large-footprint department stores , although Amazon hasn’t formally announced anything along these lines.

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How Woolies is using 2D barcodes to increase sales and transparency

Inside Retail

There are also other supply chain benefits for businesses including improved inventory management, recall readiness, sustainability, ethical sourcing and product authentication. Their journey began in 2017 with just loose produce. “At

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Imagine being able to see into the future

Inside Retail

Having a better understanding of what your customers want to buy and when could take the guesswork out of sales forecasting, inventory management or staff rostering. Additionally, each of the individual 12 spending categories will have its own index, based at 100 in July 2017. For more information please visit commbank.com.au/hsi

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Everything you need to know about Amazon’s first physical clothing store

Inside Retail

Amazon did not say how many Amazon Style stores it plans to open in total, but recent years have seen the company steadily increase its investment in physical retail. Amazon has not shared the names of any labels that it plans to carry in the store. But whether it can bring the right brands on board remains to be seen.

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What is Artificial Intelligence, and How Does it Impact Your Point-of-Sale?

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In the recent results of 2022’s McKinsey Global Survey on AI revealed that the number of businesses using AI technologies since 2017 has more than doubled. These reports provide managers and owners with information that uncovers deeper insights. Those insights may give you a potent competitive edge.