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Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

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As part of the deal, the robotics solution provider will engage in a Walmart-funded development program to enhance the retailers current online pickup and delivery fulfillment systems. Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. regional distribution centers (DCs).

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Aldi Expands Instacart Functionality in U.S. Stores, Tests Caper Carts in Austria

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Aldi will roll out Instacart Connected Stores solutions across all Aldi South Group locations in the U.S., including the delivery service’s in-store mode for its app; “Carrot Tags” with pick-to-light capabilities; and more streamlined pickup fulfillment technology. in a statement.

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How Build-A-Bear’s Pandemic Shift Created Long-Term Omnichannel Opportunity

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For example, during the pandemic’s peak, Build-A-Bear Workshop successfully evolved its brick-and-mortar business to offer more flexible and efficient fulfillment services so it could capitalize on surging ecommerce demand. With a strong inventory management and fulfillment foundation in place, Build-A-Bear is ready to take its next steps.

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Target Enhances Employee Benefits with Higher Wage Range and Expanded Healthcare Access

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Target implemented a $15 per hour minimum wage in June 2020 , fulfilling a promise to raise its rates made in 2017. Now Target’s starting wage range will be $15 – $24 for hourly store associates, supply chain facility workers and employees who work at its headquarters.

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Kohl’s Expands Return Services for Additional Brands and Retailers

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The retailer has partnered with Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions and Narvar to provide shoppers with package-free, label-free returns in its 1,100+ stores nationwide. Kohl’s has years of experience in this area; the retailer partnered with Amazon in 2017 to accept returns for the ecommerce giant, expanding the service chainwide in 2019.

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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

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Keeping in mind as well the need to optimize their supply chain fulfillment to meet consumer delivery expectations while managing parcel carrier costs? With AI, where the nuances of pricing and fulfillment between brick-and-mortar and online sales can be analyzed, the answer is yes. Joining antuit.ai

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To Thrive in the New Global Ecommerce Marketplace, Toys ‘R’ Us may Need to Think Small

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In 2017, the U.S. Less than a year later, the UK arm filed for administration and all the stores were eventually shut. In this model, the physical sites would accommodate in-store fulfilment for goods purchased online and could feature location-specific deals and events that would re-engage customers and drive footfall.