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    Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan

    The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.

    By Oct. 16, 2025
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    How a cookware company is using Amazon’s supply chain services

    Avacraft is simplifying inventory management and documentation processes with support from the e-commerce giant’s offerings, CEO Asha Kangralkar said.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform

    Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

    By Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

    Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

    By Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    Tariffs aren’t swaying fashion brands toward domestic sourcing

    Ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and the need for significant production investments present industry hurdles, per a 2025 fashion benchmarking study.

    By Oct. 8, 2025
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    Kroger to use DoorDash’s DashMart service for delivery

    Building on a nationwide partnership announced last week, the grocer will rely on the service’s sites to fulfill groceries and household goods.

    By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2025
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    4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

    “End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology. 

    By Oct. 7, 2025
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    Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

    Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

    By Oct. 7, 2025
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    American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures

    By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.

    By Oct. 6, 2025
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    Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center

    The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.

    By Updated Oct. 7, 2025
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    What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

    Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

    By Oct. 3, 2025
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    Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

    Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges. 

    By Oct. 2, 2025
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    Walmart invests $300M in North Carolina fulfillment center

    The 1.2-million-square-foot facility will ship large and bulky items, such as patio furniture and lawnmowers.

    By Oct. 2, 2025
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    Poshmark taps USPS Ground Advantage for lower shipping rates

    The fashion resale marketplace, which previously used Priority Mail, said delivery fees are the lowest they've been since 2017 due to the shift.

    By Oct. 1, 2025
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    Grocery Outlet names new supply chain leader

    Scott Fremont started as chief supply chain officer for the grocery chain earlier this month following nearly 18 years with Target.

    By Sept. 30, 2025
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    US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14

    An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.

    By Sept. 30, 2025
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    Why this kids subscription box service shifted to Amazon Shipping

    The e-commerce giant’s offering is helping KiwiCo improve delivery speed while reducing costs, the toy company's VP of Operations Rick Zumpano said.

    By Sept. 29, 2025
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    BarkBox owner switches to Amazon for shipping

    Bark made the jump to mitigate rising delivery costs and speed up transit times, per Chief Supply Chain Officer James O'Leary.

    By Sept. 29, 2025
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    How SMEs are building resilient supply chains in turbulent times

    SMEs are rewriting the global trade playbook, discover how they’re scaling with digital tools.

    Sept. 29, 2025
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    3 ways retailers are maintaining inventory resilience amid tariff turmoil

    Companies are leveraging AI and evaluating SKU mixes to meet holiday demand, according to industry experts.

    By Sept. 23, 2025
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    De minimis elimination strains Lululemon’s fulfillment model

    The retailer expects a $240 million gross profit hit this year stemming from tariffs and the end of the duty exemption.

    By Sept. 23, 2025
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    ITS Logistics leverages flexible transportation model for retail hubs

    Owned assets, drop trailer pools and vetted partner carriers are some of the options ITS will use to move inbound and outbound freight.

    By Sept. 22, 2025
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    Love’s expands supply agreement with Core-Mark

    The partnership, which now encompasses all 664 Love's sites, aims to help enhance the c-store chain's operations and inventory management.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Amazon adds Walmart, Shopify, Shein to Multi-Channel Fulfillment coverage

    The announcement is one of several logistics and fulfillment upgrades for sellers the e-commerce giant revealed Thursday.

    By Updated Sept. 18, 2025
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    JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs

    The food and beverage company is planning a hike for “early winter” that would make coffee over 20% more expensive than a year ago.

    By Sept. 16, 2025