Canada’s federal government, as well as organizations representing some the nation’s beef producers, warn a decision south of the border about “Product of USA” labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains. The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday a final rule on conditions for when voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made … Read more
Timed for Shoptalk in Las Vegas, which is being held from Sunday to Wednesday, SAP made several announcements this week, including a new “composable payment solution” and fresh consumer research about returns. SAP’s solution aims to help retailers and brands offer shoppers more flexible payment options, such as buy now, pay later. The third-party payment … Read more
Target will limit self-checkout to 10 items, claiming the move will improve the customer experience and speed up the process. The Minneapolis-based retailer joins dozens of other retail chains, including rival Walmart, that have limited or removed self-checkout kiosks amid complaints about clunky technology and concerns about rising theft. The change will go into effect … Read more
Dollar General is pulling back on self-checkout as it tries to curtail retail theft across its stores. The company will remove self-checkout registers from 300 stores that have the biggest issue with shrink – an industry term referring to lost or stolen merchandise – during the first half of the year, CEO Todd Vasos told analysts … Read more
Michelle Jeraline says she’s so stressed out by the pressure to sell customers products at TD Bank, it’s affected her health. The TD employee says she’s usually not acting in the best interest of her clients — she’s trying to sell them products that will help her meet sales targets and keep her from being … Read more
On-site corporate stores are routine practices for megabrands like Nike and Under Armour, and Cisco is no exception. The global digital communications technology conglomerate has two physical stores in its headquarters and has been asked to debut more in other Cisco offices. The company has had a home office store nearly since its inception, when … Read more
Low employment, changes in workers’ work-life balance preferences, and difficulties finding qualified candidates are challenging retailers and brands. Fortunately, new AI-powered platforms can help HR managers. Here, Barb Hyman, founder and chief executive officer of Sapia.ai, discusses the challenges and opportunities for retailers and brands from an HR perspective and how technology can address workforce … Read more
Dior has named Nicolas Baretzki its deputy managing director in charge of commercial activities, effective April 2. This confirms a WWD report on Dec. 6 that Baretzki, previously chief executive officer of Montblanc, would join the French fashion house in a senior management role in early 2024. In a statement shared exclusively with WWD, Dior … Read more
In response to a retail market facing constant disruptions, WWD and Sourcing Journal have teamed with support from Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, a Hilco Global Company, to launch “Retail Rx.” This digital content microsite presents news and insights to help executive leaders make better-informed business decisions. Fresh content is posted weekly. CLICK HERE to … Read more
THEY’LL BE BACK: Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are long gone — another casualty in viral shopping — but resellers are still hawking them online. The $2.99 compact carryalls swiftly sold out last week after becoming an unexpected must-have purchase. On Tuesday afternoon, a set of four of mini totes was priced at $469 on … Read more
