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The Rise of On-Demand Warehousing in a Volatile Property Market

The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market.

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Industry Organizations Vulnerable to Rail Strike Applaud Biden’s Creation of Emergency Board

The National Retail Federation (NRF), the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) all welcomed President Joe Biden’s announcement July 15 that he had created via executive order a Presidential Emergency Board.

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Supply Chain Greenwashing? Six Certifications to Look For

In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.

A shopper and her partner read the label on a grocery item. Photo: Pexels.

Mexico’s Beer Shortage Culprit Isn’t Just Supply — It’s Demand

Mexican beer sellers who’ve struggled through bottle and can shortages are facing a new challenge keeping their shelves stocked: robust demand.

Watch: The Rise of Hyperlocal Fulfillment Centers

Balmiki Bhattacharya, vice president and market sector leader of the industrial practice at Nelson Worldwide, explains the concept behind “hyperlocal” fulfillment centers, and the criteria that retailers should consider when creating them.

The Rise Of Hyperlocal Fulfillment Centers

Sweetwater Responds to the ‘New Face of Agility’ in Supply Chain and Merchandising

Sweetwater Sound, LLC didn’t waste any time preparing for this year’s fourth quarter. By the end of May, the nation’s largest online seller of musical instruments and professional audio gear was already finalizing orders and distribution plans for the coming peak sales season.

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Amazon's Third-Party Sellers Need a Hand. Congress Can Help.

It doesn't take an expert to see how Big Tech has choked independent merchants.

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How Covid Changed the Future of Grocery Retail: NRF

When The Kroger Co. formed a partnership in 2018 with Ocado Group, they knew e-grocery had a bright future. Of course, the move turned out to be far more timely than both retailers anticipated.

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Shortages of Beer, Popcorn Join Supply Chain Crisis

A shortage of popular food items from popcorn to sriracha is hitting restaurants and grocery shelves this summer, a sign that the world’s immense supply chains are still under pressure.

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It’s Not Yet a Shortage, But Tampons Are Harder to Find in Some States

A U.S. shortfall of tampons isn't as acute as it may seem anecdotally. Still, product availability has been an issue in some areas.

Tampon supply at Walgreens in Queens, New York. Photo: Winston Wolf/ Bloomberg.

Home Improvement Season Drives High Sales, Returns Headaches

Bulky materials represent the most significant returns issue for home improvement retailers.

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U.S. Retailers Plan Big Discounts as Inflation, Inventory Add Up

A nationwide inventory glut has led to unexpected bargains for U.S. shoppers, especially for goods that used to be hot sellers during the pandemic.

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