Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its 2024 Home Delivery Sustainability Report: The Environmentally Conscious Consumer Under Pressure survey, which examined online consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices around their delivery operations. The third annual study shows that 57% of respondents were quite/very interested in sustainable home delivery services, however, 89% felt their willingness … Read more

It has recently emerged that consumer habits amongst Gen Z are changing, with many now turning to social media for retail therapy. Weighing in on this growing phenomenon of social media shopping, Nick Drewe, founder of the online discount platform Wethrift, offers his insights: “We’ve seen a massive change in consumer habits since the rise … Read more

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on October 18 that it will open a three-month review into compliance with safety regulations at Boeing. The Guardian reports that the review continues the agency’s closer oversight of the company since a panel blew off a Boeing jetliner during an Alaska Airlines flight in January 2024. The … Read more

Manufacturers now expect logistics suppliers to further integrate with their operating systems DANX Carousel Chief Information Officer, Mohan Palaniandy, has told delegates at a recent supply chain transparency conference. Palaniandy went on to list the benefits of AI and data, as improved efficiencies throughout the supply chain, brought through complete inventory oversight and final mile … Read more

Rituals, the wellbeing beauty brand, has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain optimisation capabilities. Rituals will leverage the use of RELEX across their stores, e-commerce site, product distribution and production operations. This will include sales & operations planning, forecasting, replenishment solutions and production … Read more

GreyOrange Inc. has introduced SoftFence, a virtual shielding technology from its retail software as a service (SaaS) platform, gStore. Designed to enhance store execution through real-time inventory management and intelligent tasking, gStore is already trusted for implementing over 250 overhead RFID-enabled stores, which is a global first. “gStore’s SoftFence introduces virtual zoning capabilities for retailers, … Read more

Business technology solutions provider, Brother, claims to have become the first print vendor to remanufacture its inkjet cartridges, as part of a new free service to help users contribute to circular economies. Brother has launched a new inkjet cartridge remanufacturing line at its Recycling Technology Centre in Wrexham, North Wales, and expects to remanufacture over … Read more

In a move that marks a new chapter in its history as a software and supply chain management provider, ByBox has introduced its new name Thinventory. Operating under the new brand, tech specialist Thinventory enables clients – including leading brands with large numbers of field engineers – to securely collect and return equipment and parts … Read more

The Global Logistics Forum (GLF) hosted by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, is set to gather a powerhouse lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in Riyadh from October 12-14, 2024, at the King Abdullah Financial District. Bringing together more than 100 speakers including ministers, industry experts and private sector champions, GLF 2024 … Read more

TrueCommerce, provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration and omnichannel solutions, has been selected by Costa Coffee, The European coffee chain, to spearhead their global EDI expansion.  TrueCommerce will support Costa Coffee’s ambitious growth plans by providing unified EDI integration and enhancing operational agility. As Europe’s foremost coffee retailer, Costa Coffee has a vast … Read more