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J.Crew's CEO Confesses: I Underestimated How Tech Would Upend Retail

Millard "Mickey" Drexler, the fashion genius whose ability to spot trends reshaped how Americans dress, has a humbling admission. He missed what might be the biggest trend of all - how quickly technology would change the retail industry.

Why Are Doughnut Boxes Pink? The Answer Comes From Southern California

Sharon Vilsack pulled into a San Clemente strip mall on a recent morning to perform one of Southern California's most quintessential rituals - picking a pink box of doughnuts to share.

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Hungry for Innovation? Launch Your Own Incubator

The digital imperative is driving companies to seek new sources of value for their customers, but this mission is difficult within the often cloistered confines and bureaucracy of their headquarters. Seeking to foster a culture that is more akin to startups than the corporate motherships, many large enterprises are cultivating innovation in digital labs and incubators.

A Vital Drug Runs Low, Though Its Base Ingredient Is in Many Kitchens

Hospitals around the country are scrambling to stockpile vials of a critical drug - even postponing operations or putting off chemotherapy treatments - because the country's only two suppliers have run out. The medicine? Sodium bicarbonate solution. Yes, baking soda.

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Experts Weigh In on Wal-Mart's Next-Gen Stores

Wal-Mart is testing six next-gen approaches in two recently opened supercenters in Tomball, TX, and Lake Nona, FL. These stores were fully reimagined from a new layout, to building and environmental enhancements, to added technology that all improve the shopping experience, according to a blog post written by Jeff Muench, senior director of business development.

The Ransomware Epidemic: How to Prep for a Shakedown

Here's an updated look at the evolution of this malware.

Is It Really Organic? Here's Why It's Hard to Know

Last week, 36 million pounds of imported nonorganic soybeans suddenly obtained "organic" labels for domestic sale after entering California. This could happen because soybeans, like other foods, are imported via complex global supply chains, involving many different specialist businesses between the farmer and the final customer.

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Apparel Retailers Lag in Brand Loyalty, Report Says

Bond Brand Loyalty, a brand loyalty agency, recently released its seventh annual consumer loyalty report. The Loyalty Report 2017 finds that company loyalty programs remain one of the biggest drivers of brand choice and loyalty.

Partner Up: Self-Driving Car Firms Form Web of Alliances

In the fierce competition to perfect self-driving cars, almost no one wants to go it alone.

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DHL Adds Supply Chain Cybersecurity Monitoring to Risk Management Platform

This month's WannaCry ransomware attack was the latest chapter in a series of hacks and viruses launched by increasingly sophisticated criminals and hackers. The speed at which the malicious software racked up billions of dollars' worth of damage underscored the vulnerability of data-intensive operations, such as those of global logistics companies.

GM Rising, Nissan Falling in New Supplier Relations Survey

Both General Motors and Nissan have made cost-cutting a priority - but with very different results, according to this year's Supplier Working Relations Index study.

There Aren't Enough Slaughterhouses to Support the Farm-to-Table Economy

Everything at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, N.Y., has a story. Servers, chefs, and farmers at the restaurant, which was recently ranked No. 11 in the world, are there to tell it to anyone with a few hundred dollars, several hours, and a reservation.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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

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