Fierce RetailFrom Fierce RetailHealthcarePfizer to Build Biologics Plant in China Using GE's Time-Reducing Modular Construction ProcessPfizer will build a biologics plant in China, where it will make biosimilars for the Chinese market but also for sale throughout the world. The New York drugmaker has turned to GE for construction of the facility, which has developed a modular construction process that will cut the cost and allow the plant to be operational in about 18 months, instead of three years.June 30, 2016Consumer Packaged GoodsMost Americans Shop Online - Some Up to Five Hours a Week, Report SaysAs many as 96 percent of Americans are now shopping online, averaging about five hours a week making online purchases. A recent survey and report from Bigcommerce in partnership with Kelton Global looked at the online shopping habits of 1,000 U.S. consumers and found that online shopping is becoming a necessity for some consumers.June 30, 2016Consumer Packaged GoodsWalmart Sells Online Operations in China to JD.comWalmart has formed a strategic alliance with JD.com that includes the sale of its online operations in China.June 22, 2016Consumer Packaged GoodsPuttin' the Brakes on Online Shopping?The growth of e-commerce may be slowing, as a majority of U.S. shoppers say they don't plan to increase their online spending over the next three years, a new report found.June 21, 2016All LogisticsStaples Tests Same-Day Delivery in Some U.S. CitiesStaples is adding same-day delivery in major metropolitan areas with a new service called Staples Rush. The program is a test for the chain.June 20, 2016SC Finance & Revenue ManagementIn Spat Over Processing Fees, Walmart Canada Stops Taking VisaWalmart will soon stop accepting Visa cards at stores in Canada, the latest in its efforts to reduce fees paid to process transactions.June 16, 2016All TechnologyExec Discusses Target's Supply Chain Technology TransformationAt Target, the path to becoming an omnichannel retailer started with the supply chain.June 14, 2016Business Strategy AlignmentNumber of Middle Class Shoppers Ignoring Loyalty Programs Is on RiseAs many as 35 percent of affluent, middle-class shoppers say they "can't be bothered" with joining loyalty programs, up from 18 percent in 2014.May 25, 2016Business Strategy AlignmentMaking Sales Continues to Be Tough, So Retailers Lean Heavily on PromotionsRetailers are relying heavily on discounts and promotions early in 2016. The trend is continuing from the 2015 holiday season, according to the "DynamicAction Retail Index: Spring 2016."May 19, 2016All LogisticsAmazon to Prepare - and Deliver - Food to Your DoorAmazon is partnering with Tyson Foods to launch a meal kit delivery service in the fall as part of AmazonFresh.May 12, 2016Page 1 of 4Next Page
