Apparel/Department

The Men’s Wearhouse has implemented a warehouse management systems and distribution order management system by Manhattan Associates. The systems will be in place in three Jos. A. Bank distribution centers.

True Religion has launched a new e-commerce website to help grow sales at the 900-unit retailer.

Grocery

Gelson’s Markets will implement JDA space and category management solutions to increase the efficiency and automation of its planning activities.

Thorntons selected NetFortris to implement a centralized, PCI-compliant firewall solution. The new system will help to ensure privacy and security of all data on its network.

Foodservice

Starbucks named Gerri Martin-Flickinger, previously served Senior VP and CIO of Adobe, as CTO effective 11-2-2015.

Discount/GM

DirectBuy has launched its My DirectBuy mobile app for both iOS and Android. Features include the ability to search for products, browse promotions, and place and track orders on the companion My DirectBuy website.

Walmart purchased PunchTab, a four-year old company that will help the company better personalize its customer offerings. The deal involves the purchase of PunchTab and six employees who will join WalmartLabs including founder Mehdi Ait Oufkir.