Technology

As the largest chain store in the United States with close to 5,500 franchised and company-operated stores, 7-Eleven Inc. faces similar pricing and product availability challenges as other retailers.

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.

Wakefern Food Corporation, MediaCart Holdings and Microsoft Corp. reveal details of a nine-month, next-generation computerized shopping cart pilot for potential rollout to all ShopRite stores

Planalytics Inc. adds two new Decision Tools to its Business Weather Intelligence Platform. Planalytics Planner with Planalytics Allocation and Planalytics WeatherAudit join a family of Decision Tools that helop to transform weather data into actionable information presented within specific business contexts.

When LNK International, a private-label manufacturer of over the counter pharmaceuticals, wanted to improve its in-stock position with Rite Aid, the company turned to Prescient's Forecast Exchange solution, a web-based collaboration tool that helps retailers and suppliers to compare forecast information, manage to exceptions and adjust forecasts as required.

The Clorox Company introduces Green Works cleaners, a line of natural cleaning products that are as effective as conventional cleaners but made from plant-based ingredients.

Monterey Gourmet Foods appoints Michael P. Schall to the role of senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Schall will lead the company's sales and marketing teams as well as contribute to the advancement of the overall growth strategy and execution of key corporate initiatives.

Dassault Systemes (DS), a provider of 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, forms a business alliance agreement with Integware Inc., a PLM services and solutions provider for the life sciences and consumer packaged goods markets