JDA Software Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain and retail solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Yonder, the market leader in AI solutions for retail. This acquisition reflects the increasing importance of connecting intelligent data and insights to enable more profitable, Autonomous Supply Chain decisions and optimized customer experiences.

 

H-E-B announced that Favor, the Austin-based on-demand delivery company, will now offer beer and wine delivery throughout Texas, exclusively from H-E-B stores. Favor rolled out its new service in over 30 cities on June 29, with free delivery on beer and wine orders through Labor Day.

 

Shopgate, Inc., the leading SaaS shopping app platform, has joined the Shopify Plus Technology Partner Program to help retailers take advantage of the benefits of a mobile app. Shopgate will work with Shopify Plus merchants to connect with their most loyal buyers through a mobile app to increase engagement and conversions.

 

Amazon and PillPack have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire PillPack. PillPack is a pharmacy designed to provide the best possible customer experience in the U.S. for people who take multiple daily prescriptions. PillPack delivers medications in pre-sorted dose packaging, coordinates refills and renewals, and makes sure shipments are sent on time.

 

Cdiscount, a leading French e-tailer and part of Casino Group since 2000, is deploying RELEX’s retail planning solutions to manage its entire assortment across all its distribution centers.