Operations & Management

Retailers Start Early Back-to-School Sales Amid Shipping Woes
Operations & Management Retailers Start Early Back-to-School Sales Amid Shipping Woes

The back-to-school shopping season is kicking off earlier than usual this year. Retail giants such as Shein, Macy’s, Walmart, and Target are rolling out summer-long promotions to get ahead of anticipated logistical disruptions. This preemptive strategy comes in response to a series of global

Are Rising Retail Inventories Boosting U.S. Economic Growth in 2024?
Operations & Management Are Rising Retail Inventories Boosting U.S. Economic Growth in 2024?

Recent data released by the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau has shown that June 2024 saw a moderate increase in U.S. business inventories, which ticked up by 0.3% after a 0.5% rise in May. This increment aligns with economists' expectations and is predominantly attributed to a notable uptick in

Is Spain's New Regulation Halting CFDs for Retail Clients a Game-Changer?
Operations & Management Is Spain's New Regulation Halting CFDs for Retail Clients a Game-Changer?

Spain is experiencing significant changes in its financial market landscape, driven by new regulations aimed at protecting retail investors. The recent decision by Darwinex to cease offering Contracts for Difference (CFDs) to new retail clients and residents is a pivotal move in response to these

How Is AI Revolutionizing Inventory Management in Retail?
Operations & Management How Is AI Revolutionizing Inventory Management in Retail?

The retail sector has been significantly transformed by Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is reshaping inventory management to enhance efficiency, predict customer behavior, and streamline processes. Retailers like Walmart and Amazon are leveraging AI's predictive and automated capabilities to

Global Business Disruptions from Major Microsoft IT Outage Highlight Risks
Operations & Management Global Business Disruptions from Major Microsoft IT Outage Highlight Risks

The recent mass IT outage affecting Microsoft systems has caused significant disruptions across various sectors globally, particularly retail and transportation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the heavy reliance on digital infrastructure and the vulnerabilities inherent in this

Accent Group to Halve Glue Store Locations, Focus on Profitability
Operations & Management Accent Group to Halve Glue Store Locations, Focus on Profitability

In a significant move reflecting shifts in the retail landscape, Accent Group has announced plans to reduce the number of physical stores for its fashion retailer, Glue Store, due to underperformance. The company will close 17 of its 35 brick-and-mortar locations, leaving it with 18 stores,

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