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Amazon warehouse workers on strike amid holiday rush
The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Southern Glazer’s sued by FTC for pricing discrimination
The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring larger chain stores since 2018.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Deep DiveNordstrom and Macy’s abandoned the ‘retail inventory method’ after using it for decades. Here’s why.
The accounting practice can interfere with merchandising and pricing decisions while also muddying the picture on inventory shrink, experts say.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Duluth Trading ramps up automated fulfillment center usage
The workwear retailer is leaning more on its Georgia facility during the holiday season after closing a location in Iowa.
By Max Garland • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Amazon faces Senate probe, strike threats over warehouse safety allegations
“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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How FLOW impacted supply chains in 2024
The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program now has 85 members, including Best Buy, True Value, BNSF and CMA CGM.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery
The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Costco to ‘pull forward’ inventory buys amid tariff uncertainty
“In general, of course, tariffs raise costs so that’s not something that we see as a positive,” CFO Gary Millerchip said on a Dec. 12 earnings call.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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2024’s top procurement insights
Tariff mitigation and the de minimis debate dominated sourcing discussions this year.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.
Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Chewy peak season aided by automation
The pet e-tailer’s automated fulfillment centers improved productivity during its highest order period.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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La-Z-Boy ‘positioned relatively well’ ahead of China tariffs
But proposed tariffs on Mexico could have a larger impact on the furniture retailer's supply chain.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses
The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs
Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery
The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to schedule a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.
By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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S&S Activewear deploys over 200 distribution center robots
The autonomous picking solutions aim to increase production output at two facilities in Nevada and Pennsylvania.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to dust off tariff playbook from first Trump presidency
The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch
Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Amazon faces allegations it withheld Prime delivery in parts of Washington, DC
The e-commerce giant called claims it stopped providing its fastest shipping services to two zip codes "categorically false.”
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Best Buy expects tariffs to drive price increases
Vendors, customers and the electronics retailer itself will all share the brunt of increased prices, CEO Corie Barry said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Walmart to close New Jersey Sam’s Club fulfillment center
Operations at the Swedesboro center will be relocated to other facilities within the retailer’s fulfillment network, a spokesperson said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Burlington credits distribution center investments for Q3 cost reductions
The discount retailer aims to own more of its facilities while pushing for greater productivity through automation.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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TJX: Tariffs provide buying opportunities
Vendors bringing in goods early to minimize risk could create an inventory surplus for the company to snatch up at favorable prices.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RoadieHow Benjamin Moore is leveling the same-day delivery playing field for its dealers
Benjamin Moore is helping its independent retailers level the playing field with ultrafast delivery.
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Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance
The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024
