Ulta Beauty shoppers will soon be able to purchase Bath & Body Works' signature fragrances, hand soaps ​and candles in more than 600 stores as both companies pursue turnaround plans that include more partnerships. Part of Bath & Body Works' "Consumer-First Formula" aims to give shoppers more ways to find the company's ​lotions and candles,…

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A retailer can spend millions installing the latest inventory management systems, omnichannel fulfillment platforms, and artificial intelligence-driven demand planning technology. But if no one understands the store operations workflows, fulfillment coordination requirements, customer service implications, or how the digital and physical channels actually connect operationally, the business still underperforms.  The technology may function perfectly. The…

As we march further into the 21st century, it's clear that the only thing that stays the same is the fact that everything changes. As new technologies emerge and are integrated into daily life, their importance and utility is only increasing. Adaptive and proactive, not reactive approaches, are becoming the new normal. For logistics operations,…

From jerseys to hats to keychains, major sporting events like the World Cup create massive retail opportunities with the popularity of themed merchandise. They also create inventory challenges, especially for an event that takes place only once every four years and marks its first time in the U.S. since 1994. Event-themed and seasonal inventory presents…