Operations

Duane Reade adds a workforce management application from Red Prairie. The system, which includes forecasting/scheduling and time and attendance models, aligns the drug store's customer traffic with employee scheduling.

Reva Systems, a RFID network infrastructure provider, announces the opening of its first Asia Pacific office in Tokyo, Japan.

Lowry Computer Products launches the Lowry Quick Comply Kits, a complete suite of products designed for suppliers to comply to RFID mandates from Sam's Club, and other large retailers.

NexCen Brands Inc. has acquired the Great American Cookie Company from Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC for $93.7 million, which consists of approximately $89 million of cash and NexCen common stock valued at approximately $4.7 million.

Seventh Generation Inc., a brand of nontoxic, environmentally safe household and personal care products, has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, generated by distribution and consumer demand for its "green" products.

JDA Software Group Inc. announces the delivery of its latest version of JDA Enterprise Architecture v7.4 software on HP Integrity servers and HP StorageWorks enterprise disk arrays.

Newell Rubbermaid is continuing to reduce costs and improve efficiency in its global distribution network with the planned opening of a fifth new multi-branded distribution facility.

Global athletic company New Balance recently announced that it achieved greater than 99.5 percent item-level accuracy after the successful implementation of an RFID solution that tracks footwear from the distribution center to the corporate factory store.