Recently in Logistics; Fabletics revamped store operations with RFID and a unified platform, cutting full-store audits to under 18 minutes with 95%+ accuracy. Canada’s apparel market rebounded 8.5% in 2025, led by value-driven demand and 16.7% resale growth. Valentine’s Day spending is expected to surpass $29B, with consumers budgeting about $200 on average. Warehouse leaders report automation alone doesn’t ensure performance, especially when systems lack integration. Picking remains one of the toughest roles, directly impacting labour costs and fulfillment speed.
Fabletics Completes Full Inventory Audits in 18 Minutes with RFID
Fabletics redesigned store operations using RFID and a unified retail platform to deliver real-time, item-level visibility, enabling one associate to complete a full-store audit in under 18 minutes with 95%+ accuracy. The system strengthens ship-from-store and BOPIS reliability while connecting fitting rooms, replenishment, and allocation into one synchronized network. As store expansion accelerates, inventory precision becomes the foundation for scalable omnichannel growth and consistent customer experience.
Source: Warehouse Automation
Canadian Apparel Sales Rebound 8.5% as Value and Resale Drive Growth
Canada’s apparel market rebounded 8.5% in 2025 after a prior-year decline, driven by price sensitivity, promotions, and demand for value, while resale grew 16.7%. Omnichannel leaders such as Aritzia and Groupe Dynamite outperformed peers, widening the gap over weaker chains. Despite easing prices and sourcing diversification beyond China, margins remained pressured, reinforcing that scale, digital execution, and operational discipline now define long-term competitiveness.
Source: Retail Insider
Valentine’s Spending to Reach $29B as Brands Adjust Pricing
Valentine’s Day spending is projected to exceed $29 billion, with consumers budgeting about $200 on average. Beauty brand Merit raised prices on select items and increased its free shipping threshold due to higher logistics costs, joining Nike and E.l.f. Beauty in pricing adjustments. At the same time, Dick’s Sporting Goods partnered with Team USA athletes ahead of the Winter Olympics, tying brand promotion to charitable donations linked to medal wins.
Source: Retail Dive
Automation Isn’t the Problem, Integration Is
A survey of more than 120 North American warehouse leaders shows automation alone does not guarantee strong performance, as many facilities remain manual or only partially integrated, and even automated sites struggle when orchestration is fragmented or vendor-controlled. The report argues that sustainable gains require owning an independent orchestration layer that coordinates systems, adapts to change, and separates operational logic from hardware investment to protect flexibility and ROI.
Source: Warehouse Automation
Three Practical Ways to Improve Warehouse Picking
Picking remains one of the most difficult warehouse roles due to physical strain, turnover, and its direct impact on cost and fulfillment speed. Experts recommend improving layout design and selective automation to reduce strain, adopting voice and AI tools to increase productivity, and equipping workers with modern devices while clearly communicating training and advancement paths to improve retention and workforce stability.
Source: DC Velocity
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