Supply Chain & Merchandising

New RFID technology enables Walmart to digitally track freshness in meat, deli and bakery departments.

Behind the scenes, AI quietly powers everything from inventory planning to digital discovery, fueling what Target calls a "multiplier for growth and creativity."

While some (many) retailers are heading full speed into retail media, Lidl US isn't one of them. In fact, if you ask CEO Joel Rampoldt, it will never be one of them.

Out-of-stocks can be a problem for all brands, but it's a particular challenge in the beverage category where consumers are typically looking to fulfill an immediate need and have plenty of options if their first choice is unavailable.

There's still a widening performance gap between retailers that embrace the technology and those that continue to rely on more traditional, manually intensive strategies.

The leadership changes bring merchandising strategy, analytics and operations closer together.

From Project Gigaton to new packaging rollouts, the CPG giant is aligning innovation with retailer climate goals.

Explore how the retailer is quietly shifting automation and intelligence closer to the store floor.

Key transitions at the top hint at evolving marketing priorities at the national grocer.

Ditching the silos and better understanding the flywheel can unlock growth, writes Adam Stave of Swish Brand Experiences.