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• Trading Partner Compliance Benchmark Report (2026)

  Most organizations treat supplier compliance as a capability problem and respond with penalties, chargebacks, and deductions aimed at the suppliers who fall short. The data from 4,000+ buying organizations points somewhere else: the root cause is engagement, not capability, and the fix doesn't start where most teams are focused today. This report benchmarks trading partner performance across retail, grocery, and distribution, showing what the compliance gap actually costs, why suppliers disengage, and how the highest-performing networks turn enforcement into partnership.

• The Execution Gap

  Most retailers have built sophisticated systems for penalties, chargebacks, and compliance deductions. But far fewer have built the measurement infrastructure suppliers need to avoid those penalties in the first place. This report makes that gap measurable, showing where vendor guides fall short across Content, Expectation Setting, Impact, and Usability.

• 2D Barcode and RFID Readiness for Retail

  Compliance for Sunrise 2027 is mandatory. 2D barcodes and RFID boost safety, traceability, operational efficiency, and cut costs.

• Retail Entrepreneur’s Guide to Small Business Growth

  Are you asking yourself “How do I grow my small business?”. Wish you could find the right tactics for small business growth? The research team at SPS Commerce interviewed customers about what steps they took to build their business and discovered four common steps they each took towards becoming a successful business.

• Consumer Expectations Transform Digital Retail [RETAIL INSIGHT 2016]

  Retailers, distributors, suppliers and logistics firms have weighed in. The results have been tallied, the analysis is complete. Our fourth annual benchmark survey with Retail Systems Research (RSR) reveals a major strategic industry shift — one defined by retailers prioritizing online engagement over driving store traffic.

• EDI 101: A beginner’s guide to electronic data interchange

  Don’t let EDI intimidate you. In this whitepaper, we’ll cover a variety of frequently asked EDI questions, including what it is, when you need it and how much it costs. Download our whitepaper today to learn how to get started on the journey into EDI as an emerging brand. Struggling with talent retention, inadequate omnichannel strategies, compliance with retail requirements and more? It may be time to start considering an EDI solution. Overwhelmed by the options? Our guide to EDI couldn’t make it easier for suppliers who are just getting started.