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On the Road: Postes Canada

During a recent trip to Quebec City, I spotted a red Canadian mail truck.  On the side, in white letters, below the French version, I read “Delivering the Online World.”  What a great sentiment! Since I haven’t mailed or received anything in Quebec, I’m not sure how well they are keeping up with the claim,…

On the Road: Out-of-Stocks are a Global Challenge

On a recent trip to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, I stopped by a Mercadona (I am definitely a grocery geek) one Saturday morning.  This particular store was experiencing the same out-of-stock challenges we face in the US.  The much-challenged yogurt aisle had a number of missing items, with gaping holes. Luckily, store personnel had product…