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Amazon and Whole Foods Could Revolutionize Grocery Delivery - But Do Shoppers Want It?

A giant in the technology industry had a bold idea: reinvent the way people shop, rendering grocery stores a quaint reminder of the past.

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UPS to Add Delivery Surcharges for Black Friday, Christmas Orders

United Parcel Service Inc. plans to charge retailers extra fees to deliver packages during the busiest weeks before Christmas, creating a new challenge for an industry already coping with a shift away from traditional stores.

Here Are 2017's Top 25 Supply Chains

Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.

Is American National Security at Risk From Imported Military Gear?

National security has been used to justify some pretty silly protectionism in the United States. The Berry Amendment, to pick an egregious example, prohibits the Defense Department from importing any kind of clothing, including "outerwear, headwear, underwear, nightwear, footwear, hosiery, handwear, belts, badges, and insignia." The International Trade Administration, an arm of the Commerce Dept., implausibly insists that the Berry Amendment "has been critical to maintaining the safety and security of our armed forces."

This Tech Startup, Upgraded, Wants to Use Blockchain to Sell More Stuff

Sandy Khaund believes his technology can turn event tickets into high tech marketing tools that prevent fraud.

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U.S. Retail Sales Make Biggest Drop in 16 Months

Americans cut spending at gas stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy.

With Whole Foods, Amazon on Collision Course With Wal-Mart

When Wal-Mart Stores Inc bought online retailer Jet.com for $3bn last year, it marked a crucial moment - the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer, after years of ceding e-commerce leadership to arch rival Amazon, intended to compete.

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Why Retailers Can't Ensure On-shelf Availability

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Large Retailer Supports Growth and Reduces Costs With New Distribution Center Design

Challenge: After making numerous acquisitions, a large omni-channel retailer and was operating out of three different facilities. The company wanted to reduce costs without compromising service levels.

More Nike and Adidas Products Will Soon Be Made by Robots

Nearly 20 percent of Nike and Adidas products will be manufactured in automated factories by 2030, according to a report.

How Zara Is Defying a Broad Retail Slump

Madrid - what retail crisis? Amid a major retrenchment by American companies such as Gap Inc., J. Crew Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc., one player continues to defy gravity: Zara. And the rapid-fire design-and-production system that has allowed the Spanish giant to outpace rivals is now giving it a powerful platform to succeed online, an outlet that has confounded its lumbering rivals.

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A Recall Hits 700,000 Pounds of Canned Spaghetti and Meatballs

About 700,000 pounds of canned spaghetti and meatballs products sold under brands including Libby's and Chef Boyardee are being recalled because they might contain milk, an allergen that was not disclosed on the labels.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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