Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution from Made4net to power fulfillment centers and store operations worldwide. The deployment follows the purchase of Made4net by Ingka Investments, the group’s investment arm. The Made4net SCExpert platform is designed to help more than 100,000 users deliver…

Gap has reportedly beaten a shareholder lawsuit regarding its commitment to racial diversity among its leadership, and has settled a trademark lawsuit with Patagonia regarding an “iconic” pocket design, according to Reuters. Patagonia also has filed a complaint against Nordstrom alleging that the company sold “thousands” of counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and T-shirts at Nordstrom Rack…

The confectionery industry continues to boom in the U.S. A recent study found that 2023 Easter candy sales exceeded projections, with Americans spending $3.3 billion on Easter candy alone. And Easter isn’t the only holiday to boost confectionery sales. Valentine’s Day saw consumers projected to spend an average of $16 on chocolates and candy —…

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. Retailers need to handle inventory in stores and distribution centers, keep an eye on both digital and physical shelves and keep costs down with efficient logistics and routing. Industry experts gathered at Manhattan Momentum 2023…

Dollar General shareholders reportedly voted to pass a resolution that calls for the creation of an independent audit into worker safety, according to CNBC. The proposal, which was filed by Domini Impact Investments, asked the Dollar General board to commission an audit looking into the retailer’s worker safety policies and practices. The proposal recommended that…

Nike, which announced senior leadership changes designed to drive growth and increase integration in May, has made another C-level change. Jared Carver will become the new CEO of Converse, effective June 1, and will report to Nike CEO and President John Donahoe. Carver succeeds Scott Uzzell, who will become VP/GM North America for Nike. Carver…

Walmart is raising salaries for approximately 3,700 pharmacists and more than 4,000 opticians as part of its effort to become an employer of choice for its growing Health & Wellness business. The retailer also is launching an Optician Development Program to help vision associates gain more career opportunities as part of the initiative. Walmart’s average…

Walmart’s latest sustainability initiatives combine changes to its fulfillment processes as well as customer-facing options for reducing waste, including allowing online shoppers to opt out of plastic bags for store pickup orders and to request consolidation of multiple items into fewer boxes. One of the biggest impacts is expected from Walmart’s retreat from plastic mailer…

Ebay has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee to streetwear to help ensure all new and pre-owned items sold for $200 or more can be verified for authenticity. This adds a sixth category to Ebay’s authentication service, which also includes sneakers, watches, jewelry, handbags and trading cards. All eligible streetwear bought and sold in the U.S. will…