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Amazon’s Just Walk Out has Left the Building

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Amazon is removing its cashierless Just Walk Out (JWO) technology from its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and will not deploy the solution in new locations scheduled to open later this year, according to multiple media reports.

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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

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That increases the need for [domestic] storage locations, including warehouses and retail stores that are close to where your markets are. Once these materials get dedicated to [making a particular product] for a specific customer or location, that’s when the stakes get raised.

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Dollar General Hit with $1M More in OSHA Fines, Bringing Total Since 2017 to $15M

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found Dollar General’s Victory Drive location also exposed workers to fire and entrapment hazards by locking an emergency exit door. The location also had boxes and merchandise stored in an unsafe manner, exposing workers to struck-by hazards. OSHA’s investigation in Columbus, Ga.

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How RFID is Powering Perry Ellis’ Customer Operations, from Inventory Planning to Checkout

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Additionally, the use of RFID will help Perry Ellis better get a more granular understanding of what products are selling in what stores. It’s one thing to know that a certain SKU is a top seller at a certain location, but understanding the exact size and color that is driving those sales can take merchandising to the next level.

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In the Wake of ‘Returnageddon’ Retailers Seek New Solutions to an Age-Old Problem

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A study from UPS found that 73% of online shoppers say their returns experience impacts their decision to return to a retailer. While many retailers view returns as a problem that needs to be solved, Poma said that returns can actually be a powerful tool to spur loyalty and growth. Return Meets the Resale Economy.

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