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Amazon Offers Discount on Prime for People on Food Stamps

Amazon.com is offering a discount on its Prime membership for people who have low incomes and receive government assistance, positioning itself as an even greater competitor to retail giant Wal-Mart.

Here Are the World's 25 Fastest Growing Retailers

Growing numbers of consumers are choosing to do their shopping online, and many brick-and-mortar retailers are failing to adapt to the shifting retail landscape. Once retail giants RadioShack and Payless ShoeSource are among the most recent to file for bankruptcy, and many others are hurriedly closing unprofitable stores as foot traffic dwindles.

DHL to Expand India Warehouses on E-Commerce Boom, New Sales Tax

India's bustling e-commerce transactions and a planned new national tax system that's expected to boost freight movement are prompting Deutsche Post DHL Group to expand warehouse capacity in one of the world's fastest growing major economies.

Annual Report Highlights Digital Challenges, Trends of Retail Supply Chains

Auburn University's Center for Supply Chain Innovation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), in partnership with DC Velocity, have released their seventh annual "State of the Retail Supply Chain" report. The report provides analysis of the front-burner issues facing America's retail supply chains, according to RILA. It also highlights tools and leading practices to compete in an evolving marketplace.

IKEA to Try Selling Through Third Parties

IKEA plans to test selling its products on websites other than its own, the head of brand and strategy owner Inter IKEA Group says, as the world's biggest home furnishing retailer targets more online customers.

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More U.S. Shoppers Are Looking Abroad for Online Purchases, Study Says

Almost half of online shoppers in the U.S. are now purchasing from international retailers, a UPS study has found. So, while it's no secret that e-commerce is redefining the national economy, this latest information suggests that even borders are under pressure.

3M Applies Its Technology Prowess to Realize Supply-Chain Transformation

It only makes sense that The 3M Company, with a business model resting almost entirely upon technology, would eventually get around to deploying it as a tool for realizing new operating efficiencies, while meeting rising customer demands for service.

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The Big Missteps That Brought an American Retail Icon to the Edge of Collapse

Walk into a Sears these days, and you'll see an icon of American retailing collapsing before your eyes.

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Should CPG Brands Let Amazon Lure Them Away From Traditional Retailers?

Amazon.com Inc. just put another crack in the foundation that underlies traditional retail.

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A Step Toward Zero Waste - Simple as a Fresh CEO?

Sock manufacturer Wigwam says it has been in the business of protecting the environment and using sustainable manufacturing practices for 112 years, but just recently discovered a significant - and easily solvable - sustainability problem: quality checks.

Wal-Mart Reassures Employees as It Touts Tech Investments

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executives last week reassured workers they remained integral to the company's success as they highlighted investments in online sales and other technology to compete with rivals like Amazon.com Inc.

Retailer, Tobacco Brand Track Shelf Availability With RFID

A tobacco company and a Canadian convenience store chain are beta-testing ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification-based smart-shelf technology to track the stock of goods on store shelves.

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