Retail

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    Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping

    The major U.S. toymaker and entertainment company is still working to assess if company data was stolen in the attack.

    By David Jones • April 3, 2026
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    Williams-Sonoma isn’t planning for tariff refunds anytime soon

    The home goods retailer isn’t baking any potential returns for eliminated tariffs into its 2026 financial expectations, executives said on a recent earnings call.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Trendline

    Supply Chain Technology Adoption

    Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment

    The increase, averaging $0.17 per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Walmart to close Massachusetts fulfillment center

    Operations at the Worcester facility will be relocated to other locations, with employee layoffs slated to begin in May.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    Fareway breaks ground on distribution center expansion

    The Midwestern grocery chain expects the 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion to help it better serve its stores in addition to laying the foundation for future investments in automation.

    By Sam Silverstein • April 1, 2026
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    Kohl’s refines inventory management to improve allocation issues

    Softness in its fall seasonal business helped the retailer uncover operational opportunities pertaining to inventory depth and allocation.

    By • March 31, 2026
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    Dollar Tree makes distribution, tech upgrades

    As part of its supply chain modernization efforts, the retailer is replacing its legacy systems with AI-powered platforms.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    UNFI to shutter Wisconsin distribution center, cut 443 jobs

    The grocery wholesaler said the closure is related to an effort to transition service to a facility near Chicago, where it is adding automated capabilities.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2026
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    Dollar General slashes 1,500 SKUs, boosts in-stocks

    Further SKU reductions are on the horizon as the retailer prioritizes leaner inventories and a simpler supply chain.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Family Dollar trims North Carolina distribution footprint

    The discount retailer will lay off 373 employees starting in May as it shutters its facility in a Charlotte suburb.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    Ocado turns to store-based e-commerce fulfillment as it looks beyond Kroger

    The technology company’s exclusive agreement with the grocer ended last year, and now it’s talking with U.S. retailers about its new scaled-down automated system.

    By Jeff Wells • March 18, 2026
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    The Children’s Place refines supply chain leadership roles

    The retailer expanded Kristin Clifford’s role to SVP, head of sourcing and product operations, as part of a larger executive shuffle.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report

    The e-commerce giant delivered 6.7 billion packages last year, narrowly usurping the Postal Service, according to ShipMatrix.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Ocean reliability drives inventory management gains, retailers say

    Dollar General and Ashley Furniture execs outlined how schedule accuracy optimizes production planning and reduces stockouts at TPM26 by S&P Global.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Saks distribution center layoffs to impact nearly 600 employees

    The luxury brand conglomerate plans to shutter two facilities in Pennsylvania over the next couple of months.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

    The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    How Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal are tackling scope 3 emissions: GreenBiz26

    Prioritizing renewable energy and leveraging data are some of the ways the brands are cutting their carbon footprint.

    By Lamar Johnson • March 12, 2026
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    Best Buy counters memory shortage with inventory, vendor tweaks

    The electronics retailer is pursuing product configurations that minimize price pressures as the AI boom squeezes supply.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

    The retailer, which sued the Trump administration over now-defunct tariffs, is well positioned to navigate a still uncertain refund process, CEO Ron Vachris said.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 10, 2026
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    Urban Outfitters builds out second phase of automation in Kansas City facility

    The distribution center, which supports its Nuuly rental brand, will accelerate its digital business and deliver expected gains in delivery and logistics.

    By • Updated March 16, 2026
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    Target readies next-day delivery for 20 more metros this spring

    The retailer expects to boost its supply chain spending this year as it rolls out more shipping options in California, Texas and other states.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    NAPA expands use of warehouse robots

    Following a pilot project last year, the auto parts retailer plans to roll out 100 robots from Brightpick at a new facility.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Kroger taps inventory drones for cold chain distribution operations

    The system autonomously scans pallet locations across ambient and freezer zones, enabling weekly, facility-wide inventory visibility.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund

    Why supply chain leaders should prioritize sustainability — right now

    Transform your supply chain with sustainability strategies that boost efficiency, reduce emissions and strengthen brand loyalty.

    By Ellen Shenette, Director of the Net Zero Action Accelerator, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) • March 2, 2026
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    ‘It’s not just all the big companies’: Warehouse robotics use expands

    As-a-service models and success stories from peers are pushing SMEs to invest in automation technology within their supply chains alongside giants like Walmart and Amazon.

    By S.L. Fuller • March 2, 2026