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Stater Bros. Deploys AI Produce Ordering to Improve Inventory Management, Reduce Food Waste

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. “With Afresh, our produce managers have a tool that can assist them in placing orders that reduce waste and increase shelf life,” said Bertha Luna, SVP of Retail Operations at Stater Bros. Markets in a statement. “The result is fresher produce at affordable prices, which translates into happier and more loyal customers.”

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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 has provided Couche-Tard’s European business with a unified supply chain and store and floor planning solution since 2017.

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Stitch Fix President to Move into CEO Role as Founder Katrina Lake Steps Down

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As CEO, Spaulding will focus on driving the next phase of the company’s growth, including the ongoing development of new consumer shopping experiences, inventory management innovations and international expansion. Stitch Fix now boasts an annual revenue of $1.7 billion with close to 4 million clients across the U.S. and UK.

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Preparing Your Warehouse Operations for the Holiday Rush

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Smart Inventory Management is Key as Ecommerce Complexity Grows Before peak season, perform a complete count of all your inventory. Utilizing intelligent inventory management and WMS software that automatically directs workers which items to pick, pack and put away makes shipping single and multiple items easier.

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How Retailers can Combat the Rising Threat of Theft

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Optimize inventory management: Like damaged products and shipping errors, theft can negatively impact retail inventory management. Aaron Stamm is a Retail Consultant at Acuity , which he joined in 2017, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience in a broad range of retail.

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

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With a strong inventory management and fulfillment foundation in place, Build-A-Bear is ready to take its next steps. They’re realizing that by embracing this omnichannel experience, they can delight their customers in ways that are very important to them but they never even knew were possible.”.

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

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Other tech integrations that will enable a “seamless and elevated shopping experience” include new inventory management systems , new technology to support customer service and the Amazon One palm recognition payment system for fast checkout. There will be humans working the store too.