By Deena M. Amato-McCoy

Articles by this author:

  • Focus on: Inventory Management
 (In This Issue)
    Tue, 09/27/2011 - 11:52am

    With more than 6,800 stores nationwide, Family Dollar is a leader when it comes to operating a tight ship. Most recently, with threats of rising operating costs, the Matthews, N.C.-based discounter put a renewed focus on inventory management. An important priority: automating inventory auditing operations in an effort to speed up the recording process and improve reporting accuracy.


  • M-Commerce Outlook 
 Mobile sales expected to hit $31 billion by 2016 (In This Issue)
    Mon, 08/22/2011 - 6:10am

    Along with social media, all eyes will be on the mobile channel this upcoming holiday season. More and more retailers are joining the rush to launch “apps” that can be accessed by smartphone or tablet users. Others are putting QR codes on their products that can be scanned for information. At the same time, increasing numbers of consumers are using their personal mobile devices to do everything from research store information and compare prices to receive coupons and purchase products.