Tractor Supply Co. released its latest earnings report last week and revealed plans to close 75 Petsense locations around the country, reports Fox Business. The rural lifestyle retailer is closing dozens of pet stores in its portfolio around the country as it re-evaluates both its existing footprint and growth plans. Tractor Supply said in its…

Retailers that add dozens of seasonal associates in the runup to the holiday season are compressing months of onboarding risk into days. I-9s have to be promptly collected, minors lawfully scheduled, and local regulations respected across all store and warehouse locations during a time when managers are stretched to the breaking point. The mistakes that…

It’s no secret that effective inventory management is essential to supply chain success. It enables organizations to maintain optimal stock levels, meet customer demand, minimize operational costs, and sustain healthy cash flow. Companies are always looking for ways to enhance inventory, whether by adopting better tracking systems, implementing just-in-time practices, or using advanced analytics. With…

Retailers have traditionally treated trade compliance as background noise. Products were classified, duties were calculated, and shipments moved through customs with relatively predictable costs and timelines. That approach is no longer viable. Now retailers are operating in an environment where tariff rates, trade restrictions, and sourcing strategies can change almost instantly. Products can leave a…

Many convenience store operators walk into a strategy session with a promo calendar and call it a loyalty plan. A coffee BOGO this week. Two-for-one taquitos the next. A "we miss you" blast to anyone who hasn't scanned in a while. I've seen it a hundred times. That's not loyalty. That's a coupon schedule with…