All articles by Hemanth Kumar

Hemanth Kumar

BJ’s Wholesale Club selects First Insight solution to make buying choices

US-based membership warehouse club chain BJ’s Wholesale Club has selected First Insight’s consumer-driven predictive analytics to make design and purchasing…
Ikea to open new store in Indianapolis this October

Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is set to open a new 289,000ft² store in Indianapolis, US, in October.The proposed Ikea Fishers…
Supply Chain Insights launches new game to help workforce gain knowledge

Research and advisory firm Supply Chain Insights has launched a new simulation game to enable businesses to understand market-driven supply…
Jones Bootmaker closes nine stores across UK

British footwear retailer Jones Bootmaker has closed nine stores following a business review.The latest move of store closures comes after…
Target expands essentials delivery service to two additional markets in US

US-based discount retailer Target is expanding its new next-day essentials delivery service to two more markets.The Target Restock delivery service…

Indochino expands footprint in Philadelphia with new store opening

Custom menswear company Indochino has expanded its footprint in Philadelphia, US, with the opening of a new store.Indochino’s King of…
India’s Paytm Mall to invest to bring small retailers online

India-based online shopping platform Paytm Mall is set to invest $5m in order to enable small merchants to open online…
Wilko Retail begins restructuring consultation process with around 4,000 staff

UK homeware and household goods retailer Wilko Retail has initiated talks with around 4,000 staff as part of a restructuring…
Amazon rolls out ‘Instant Pickup’ points in US

Online retailer Amazon has launched ‘Instant Pickup’ points in the US to ensure faster delivery to shoppers.Available at five pickup…
Aurum to acquire Mayor’s Jewelers for $104.6m

UK-based watch and jewellery retailer Aurum has signed an agreement to acquire Birks Group subsidiary Mayor’s Jewelers for $104.6m.As part…