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Rockfarm Acquires Global Distribution & Logistics

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions has acquired a majority interest in Global Distribution & Logistics LLC.

Kroger Plans to Expand Its Online Grocery Option

Kroger is set to offer a click-and-collection option at 10 Michigan stores by the end of 2016. ClickList, the brand's e-grocery service with curbside pickup, launched at one store in December and expanded to a second store this week.

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Automatic Tracking of Medications Throughout Supply Chain Is Goal of RFID Technology

RFID technology company eAgile is marketing a solution known as eSeal that aims to enable the automatic tracking of containers of medication from the point of manufacture to the drugstore counter or a patient's hospital bedside.

Damco Unveils Service for E-Commerce Logistics in China

Damco has launched a one-stop management service for electronic-commerce logistics in China.

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PLS Logistics Services Opens Branch in Charlotte

PLS Logistics Services, a provider of supply-chain and freight-brokerage services, has opened a new branch office in Charlotte, N.C.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Takes Over South African Venture

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global provider of roll-on/roll-off shipping and vehicle logistics services, has entered into an agreement with its partner company Groupe CAT to acquire the latter's 50-percent share in CAT-WWL, a joint venture of 10 vehicle-processing facilities based in South Africa.

Robot to 'Walk' Aisles and Read RFID Tags

PAL Robotics plans to launch its first large-scale pilot of its motorized RFID-reading robot in Europe during the second half of this year. The newest version of the Spanish company's StockBot will be tested for its ability to read the RFID tags attached to products, while software will identify where those tagged items are located within stores.

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GAC Group Upgrades Portal for Ship Agency Customers

GAC Group has enhanced its GACtrack portal to provide greater job transparency and control to ship agency customers

Checkpoint Issues Micro RFID Label for Health and Cosmetics Products

Checkpoint Systems Inc., a provider of merchandise-availability applications for the retail industry, has developed a Micro RFID (radio frequency identification) label for health, beauty and cosmetics products.

SATO Global Solutions Launches IoT Tool for Retail

SATO Global Solutions has joined with Intel to offer a software platform that allows retailers to capitalize on the Internet of Things.

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CEVA Logistics Adds Ground Transportation Business

CEVA Logistics has added a fourth business line to offer ground transportation.

Macy's Says RFID Enables Online Fulfillment Down to Last Item in Store

Macy's has taken live a new program that employs radio frequency identification to allow omnichannel fulfillment of consumer purchases, right down to its last available unit of in-store merchandise. The program, which Macy's has named Pick to the Last Unit (P2LU), enables the retailer to list goods for sale online even when there is only one such item available at the store.

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