Abstract: Methods are provided for optimizing retail inventory receiving and putaway processes within a retail store. The methods include segregating items from inbound inventory loads by unloading and identifying each of the items in the load. Based on the identity of an item, a computer directs the operator to segregate each item to a putwall, such as to a container on a mobile inventory cart. A pick to light (PTL) system is utilized to direct the operator's segregation processes. Each item is segregated into a family or sub-family grouping of inventory items that correspond to a particular department or sub-department of the retail floor of the store. Segregated family or sub-family groupings are distributed to respective departments to be putaway by an associate on the retail floor. The methods may be adapted to process e-commerce orders for shipment out of the store or for in-store customer pickup.

Abstract: A wireless communication device, such as a cellular handset, is configured to retrieve published content through a supporting communication network, modify the published content by adding content and republish the modified content through the supporting communication network. For example, the device may retrieve published content through a web feed, offer its user the ability to add commentary or other modifications to the content, and republish the modified content. In at least one embodiment, republishing of the modified content comprises posting the modified content for access through a web feed, which may be the same or different from the originating feed, so that the modified content is identifiable as a republished version of originally posted content. As one example, the device's user could retrieve audio content, such as from a podcast, listen to the content, insert comments as desired, and republish the modified content, all while operating in a mobile environment.