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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes

Enterra Insights

Back in the fall of 2021, Walgreens announced it was closing five San Francisco stores, citing ongoing organized retail crime as the reason. At the time, Walgreens spokesperson Phil Caruso stated, “Organized retail crime continues to be a challenge facing retailers across San Francisco, and we are not immune to that.”[1]

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

For some online apparel retailers, returns now average 40% of sales. The annual retail value of returned goods in the U.S. In 1902 he moved to Kemmerer, Wyoming, in order to become a one-third owner of a general store called Golden Rule. Before internet shopping truly took hold, retail returns had risen to more like 8% or 10%.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

However, the new order has a few modifications and allows for retail and other non-essential businesses to begin reopening on May 4. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. .

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

California Governor Gavin Newsome has allowed retailers to reopen; however, some restrictions remain in place. It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region until that time. Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. Retailers have reopened, but with limited capacity. California.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

The GS1 Standard barcode was adopted in 1973 by industry leaders to standardize barcodes and unique numbers so they’re accepted by retailers and distributors worldwide. They’re used on virtually everything you see, which is why it’s imperative they’re compliant. North Dakota. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. South Carolina. South Dakota.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

has allowed retailers to reopen; however,? It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region?until Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity.?? . As a result, retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses can resume normal operations with a 50 percent capacity restriction. .

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Who Are Today’s ‘Titans’ and ‘Industry Leaders’ in Omnichannel? – Part 1

Tompkins Blog

Titans understand that channels are an invention of retailers and consumer products companies, and that customers do not see channels. Article: Is New York City in Wyoming: Your Omnichannel Strategy May Be Suffering from ‘Warped Geography Syndrome’. Paper: Final Delivery – A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing.