inventory management

Is AI Macy’s Santa’s Little Helper?
Is AI Macy’s Santa’s Little Helper?
November 16, 2023  |  Retail

In the midst of the holiday season, while numerous retailers anticipate a weak consumer spending forecast amid an inventory glut, Macy’s may have set itself...

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UPS Debuts Tool to Get Supply Chain Elements in Sync
UPS Debuts Tool to Get Supply Chain Elements in Sync
November 15, 2023  |  Supply Chain

UPS has debuted a tool that lets businesses integrate their disparate supply chain components into one platform. The company’s Supply Chain Symphony, announced Wednesday (Nov. 15),...

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Intuit Adds New eCommerce Management Features to QuickBooks Online
Intuit Adds New eCommerce Management Features to QuickBooks Online
November 01, 2023  |  SMBs

Intuit has added new eCommerce management features to its QuickBooks Online accounting software. These innovations aim to help small businesses manage their inventory across multiple sales...

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Blue Yonder to Expand Supply Chain Solutions With Doddle Acquisition
Blue Yonder to Expand Supply Chain Solutions With Doddle Acquisition
October 12, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Blue Yonder, a supply chain solutions provider, has signed an agreement to acquire Doddle, a first- and last-mile technology business. The deal will allow Blue Yonder...

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Container Shipping Rates Drop 90% Since Early 2022
Container Shipping Rates Drop 90% Since Early 2022
October 09, 2023  |  Shipping

Container shipping rates have reportedly experienced a significant decline due to a decrease in consumer demand for goods, particularly in the ocean freight industry. This...

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Factory Order Data Underscores Need for Robust Inventory Management — and Financing
Factory Order Data Underscores Need for Robust Inventory Management — and Financing
September 05, 2023  |  Economy

The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday (Sept. 5) that orders for U.S. manufactured goods were down in July, by 2.1%, a reversal from four straight...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Retailers Must Upgrade Back-End Systems to Harness AI Power and Potential
PYMNTS Intelligence: Retailers Must Upgrade Back-End Systems to Harness AI Power and Potential
August 28, 2023  |  Retail

With the rise of eCommerce and the need for convenience and flexibility, retailers have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the customer experience, with...

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Carvana’s Inventory Down 50% YOY as It Aligns With Sales Volumes
Carvana’s Inventory Down 50% YOY as It Aligns With Sales Volumes
July 19, 2023  |  Earnings

Used car retailer Carvana is putting some miles between itself and the post-pandemic cratering of used car sales with what it sees as smoother pricing...

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Nike Renewing Relationships With Retailers in Shift From D2C Focus
Nike Renewing Relationships With Retailers in Shift From D2C Focus
June 09, 2023  |  Retail

Nike products will again be available at Designer Shoe Warehouse. The brand had stopped selling its products to the retailer as it focused on its...

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