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Image via Flickr by Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine Delhaize America, the U.S.-based branch of the European supermarket conglomerate Ahold Delhaize, has long aimed to offer its customers the product range they want and the quality they deserve. The company, which owns supermarket chains like Food Lion and Hannaford, has recently undertaken concrete steps to…
Image via Flickr by Mike Mozart Wal-Mart executives are considering a new price-matching program for their online retail division starting this holiday season. They already give their managers in brick-and-mortar stores the ability to price match competitor sales if a customer brings in proof of a cheaper price, but Wal-Mart is considering taking this to…
Image via Flickr by star5112 How much money are you willing to pay for a cup of coffee? You’ve probably seen higher prices at the chain coffee stores because the price of coffee beans has more than doubled since January. This is partially due to the major drought in Brazil and other parts of Central…
Image via Flickr by Ryan Somma Santa is not to blame for the lack of video games this holiday season, it’s the people. Both Sony and Microsoft have released new gaming consoles this year, making it hard for stores to keep their shelves stocked.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re…
Image via Flickr by New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers For years, cost savings has dominated the minds and activities of procurement professionals. State of Flux issues studies and reports on trends in the procurement industry. Cost savings consistently reigns in terms of importance. However, for the first time ever, this study revealed that risk…
Image via Flickr by jdnx The clock is ticking on negotiations that could shut down 15 US ports, an outcome that will have a serious impact on Florida’s economy as well as the nation’s. The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will expire on December 29. If…