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SML Predicts RFID Demand, Opens 'Innovation Centers'

As the global retail market continues its march to adopt RFID, SML RFID has announced its opening of three RFID solution innovation centers, and has launched two RFID retail pop-up store demonstrations to provide information, guidance and production assistance, the RFID technology company says.

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Boosting Buyer Confidence Drives E-Commerce Success, Study Says

In 2015, Cyber Monday generated more than $3bn in online purchases, making it the largest e-commerce sales day in U.S. history. The massive deals and discounts offered during the annual post-Thanksgiving event were largely responsible for the day's extraordinary sales.

Brands Should Keep Supply Chains in Turkey to Help Refugees, Human Rights Group Says

Fashion brands are being urged to keep their supply chains in Turkey, despite the widespread risk of Syrian refugees being exploited in supplier factories, according to the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC). There has been "talk of brands shifting their purchasing elsewhere" amid increasing scrutiny and criticism of supply chains in Turkey, the BHRRC says, but responsible sourcing could provide decent work and valuable wages to Turks and Syrians.

MRO buyers: Are you aligned with your suppliers’ expectations?

Maintenance, repair and operations is the art of keeping operations humming. UPS asked what MRO buyers want from their suppliers—and what their suppliers think their buyers want. Watch this video to see where the gaps lie.

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Americans Prefer Ethical Brands, Dominate Online Shopping, Report Says

American consumers prioritize risk-taking, adventure and living an exciting life when it comes to making purchases, according to global research by HSBC. This structural shift among U.S. consumers' purchasing habits is prompting companies to rethink existing marketing and business strategies.

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Walmart Pilots In-Store Fulfillment Technology

Shoppers are increasingly leveraging buy online pickup in-store (BOPIS) to get their digital orders in their hands as quickly as possible, but many retailers are still struggling with the logistical challenges. Walmart's latest pilot might be the answer.

Major Carriers Forecast Significant Growth in Holiday Shipping Volume

UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service are all projecting major growth in holiday shipping volume during the peak season, driven by the continued boom in ecommerce activity. UPS, for example, is projecting 700 million deliveries between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, a 14 percent increase over 2015.

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Executives Claim Election Season Is Negatively Affecting Sales

The coming election will give the United States new lawmakers and a new president. But what does it mean for fast food, leisure cruises and bulldozers? As the nation's bitter, bizarre campaign season builds to its November conclusion, companies across a range of industries are using the election as a data point - sometimes as an excuse - to explain what's happening in their business.

Staying Alive in an Ever-Changing Retail Landscape

The traditional holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a microcosm of the big changes that are roiling retailers every day.

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BRIAN CORNELL, MINDY GROSSMAN, URI MINKOFF AND DEVIN WENIG AMONG HEADLINERS AT SHOPTALK 2017

150+ Speakers—50% CEOs—Now Confirmed for Second Shoptalk Event for Critical Industry Dialogue on Digital Transformation of Retail & Ecommerce

Pastrami, Partnerships and Customer Loyalty.

UPS delivers the Zingerman’s Deli experience on game day to thousands of fans. Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan, turned a small, mail-order sandwich business into a $14 million-dollar company, churning out thousands of boxes of Rueben-making kits delivered by UPS. See how, in this video, UPS helps deliver 10,000 boxes of hometown fare for game day.

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