SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Hannaford Bros. here is rolling out a robust communications network that will handle voice and video as well as data transmission, a move that is expected to significantly cut phone charges and...
Retailers have become increasingly outspoken about the need for more open systems, especially in crucial areas such as the point-of-sale and database marketing.In short, retailers want to be able to run software on a...
HONOLULU -- Times Super Markets Ltd. here has begun using database-marketing and decision-support tools that will help the retailer to more easily measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.The 13-store chain...
SEATTLE -- Associated Grocers here is aiming to integrate its supply-chain management and financial applications this summer to provide the wholesaler with a better handle on costs in the supply chain and provide...
LANDOVER, Md. -- Giant Food here is installing wireless computers in its 225 trucks to provide instantaneous and cost-effective communication, alerting store managers of an approaching shipment and signaling drivers...
Most supermarkets have major investments in mainframe computers and powerful servers and rely on them to perform a host of crucial functions, such as financial and human-resources applications.At the same time...
PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway here last week launched a six-month collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment pilot with Nabisco.Safeway is the latest supermarket to test CPFR. Later this summer, 12...
CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Bashas' Markets here, which resurrected its Internet-based home-delivery service earlier this year, expanded into the Tucson area last month.The retailer uses customized shopping carts equipped with...
SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Hannaford Bros. here will begin testing a self-service human-resources system this fall that could ultimately allow the retailer's 25,000 employees to perform some routine functions on their own...
NEW YORK -- Consumers report that in-store technologies -- including electronic point-of-sale signage, self-scanning systems, product information kiosks and handheld shopping assistants -- have a profound effect on...