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REI Co-op Names VP, Controller and VP of Distribution and Fulfillment Operations

by Katie Lee June 28, 2023

Seattle — REI Co-op has promoted two leaders within the finance and supply chain teams. Michelle Kirkpatrick has been promoted to vice president, controller, while Ruchi Christensen is now vice president of distribution and fulfillment operations. “Michelle and Ruchi are both widely trusted leaders who have been instrumental in keeping co-op growth initiatives and operations running smoothly and efficiently,” says Kelley Hall, executive vice president, chief financial officer. “Their business savvy and values-led approach will continue to have positive impact not only on their respective teams but how the co-op …

June 28, 2023

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Walmart Opens High-Tech Fulfillment Center Near Indianapolis

by Katie Lee June 15, 2023

McCordsville, Ind. — Walmart has opened a new 2.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis, in McCordsville. This next-generation facility is Walmart’s largest fulfillment center to date, and will enable the retailer to fulfill more orders, more quickly. “Indiana is proud to welcome this next generation Walmart fulfillment center, which represents a significant investment in our industry and our people,” says Ann Lathrop, chief strategy officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Walmart has long been a good corporate partner in Indiana, and we’re excited to see their …

June 15, 2023

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Walmart Opens First Market Fulfillment Center in Arkansas

by Katie Lee May 23, 2023

Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart opened its first high-tech Market Fulfillment Center in Arkansas at Store 100 located at 406 S. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville in May, underlining the retailer’s strategic move toward expanding the use of its stores as fulfillment centers to enhance the shopping experience for customers everywhere. The market fulfillment center in Bentonville, Ark., is the first in the state. It’s the second nationwide, with the first being a proof of concept located at Store #2142 in Salem, N.H. Walmart plans to continue opening MFCs in select stores …

May 23, 2023

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C-Store Chain Casey’s Selects RELEX to Optimize Space Plans and Supply Chain

by Katie Lee May 19, 2023

Atlanta — Casey’s General Stores, Inc., a leading convenience store chain in the United States, will partner with RELEX Solutions to implement a unified space planning and supply chain solution. RELEX will service Casey’s 2,400+ stores and support the company’s growth plans. RELEX’s space planning and supply chain solutions will help reduce the volume of manual work and improve order accuracy on a store-by-store basis. For example, RELEX will enable Casey’s space planning team to utilize logic in a framework of business rules, which the solution will use to help …

May 19, 2023

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Dollar General Grows Supply Chain Network by 3.2 Million Square Feet with 5 Distribution Facilities

by Katie Lee May 9, 2023

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has announced recent expansions in its supply chain network that will grow the discount retailer’s distribution footprint by more than 3.2 million square feet. The Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based company has recently opened three new facilities and announced expansions of two existing campuses that will support Dollar General’s traditional goods, as well as its DG Fresh line of groceries. “The recent additions to our supply chain network aim to provide greater efficiencies, create additional jobs and drive positive economic impact,” says Tony Zuazo, executive vice president …

May 9, 2023

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Dollar Tree Names New Chief Supply Chain Officer

by Katie Lee May 3, 2023

Chesapeake, Va. — Dollar Tree, Inc. has named a key executive leadership addition, with Mike Kindy joining the organization as chief supply chain officer. He has more than 34 years of management experience in retail logistics and operating distribution centers. “Improving our overall operating efficiency is contingent on a strong, resilient supply chain,” says Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO of Dollar Tree, Inc. “I’m pleased to have the opportunity to work with high-caliber leaders like Mike and the rest of our expert leadership team to drive improved supply chain performance, …

May 3, 2023

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Walmart Outlines Growth Strategy, Unveils Next Generation Supply Chain

by Katie Lee April 10, 2023

Tampa, Fla. — Walmart Inc. kicked off its 2-day 2023 Investment Community meeting in Tampa, Fla., where leadership highlighted how the company is investing to strengthen its business through its people and an unparalleled, next generation supply chain network of stores, clubs and fulfillment centers, and driving future global growth opportunities across its omnichannel ecosystem and high value initiatives. “We are in a unique position to serve our customers and members however they want to shop, which will fuel continued growth,” says Doug McMillon, Walmart’s president and chief executive officer. …

April 10, 2023

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Retail Resilience

by Katie Lee February 17, 2023

— By Chelsea Brady — 5 opportunities to help retailers build resilient supply chains throughout 2023. From high inflation to rapidly changing labor needs and hiring challenges, retail manufacturers and logistics providers continue to face multiple supply chain challenges with their organizations and there’s no determination of when these challenges will subside. However, there are certain opportunities retail manufacturers and logistics providers can take advantage of now to start to overcome these challenges and rebuild their resilient supply chains throughout 2023 and beyond: Opportunity 1: So Long, Standardization Let’s face …

February 17, 2023

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