Retail

  • A Foxconn employee walks outside the factory complex holding a smartphone in one hand and a work ID badge in the other, with the manufacturing facility visible in the background, on April 12, 2025 in Shenzhen, China.
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    Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

    Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

    By • Updated 18 hours ago
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    Dollar Tree prepped for multiple tariff scenarios, CEO says

    The retailer is considering changes in its approach to supplier costs, product specifications and sourcing as it navigates shifting trade policies.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

    The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.

    By • Updated April 11, 2025
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    Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies

    Executives said drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips during Grocery Dive’s virtual event.

    By Peyton Bigora • April 9, 2025
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    Mathis Home rolls out inventory management, forecasting upgrade

    With Blue Yonder's supply chain platform, the furniture retailer is moving away from manual forecasting and replenishment processes.

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Burlington purchases 2 distribution centers

    The retailer acquired properties it previously leased in Georgia and California in a push to own its most productive supply chain facilities. 

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Too many companies are missing out on the loading dock revolution

    Fortune 100 retail and logistics giants are thinking differently about their loading docks.

    April 7, 2025
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    5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order

    The text of the order opens the door for reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, but whether tariffs on China will stack remains nebulous.

    By • April 4, 2025
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    Fashion industry wary of sweeping tariff changes

    The new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back, experts say.

    By Lara Ewen • April 4, 2025
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    Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties

    The president said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S. based on White House calculations.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Duluth Trading’s holiday fulfillment struggles sting Q4 results

    The workwear retailer had to lean on a smaller facility to fulfill orders after high demand drained inventory at its Georgia location.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Williams-Sonoma says tariffs present opportunity

    Supply chain efficiencies and moving sourcing away from China are giving the home goods retailer a leg up.

    By • March 31, 2025
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    J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability

    The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Build-A-Bear Workshop pulls forward inventory to deflect tariff impact

    The stuffed animal retailer says the move enables better flexibility in a fluctuating trade environment. 

    By • March 27, 2025
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    Amazon building robotics fulfillment center in North Carolina

    The facility will contain more than 3 million square feet of floor space and support the company’s efforts to cut costs and improve production.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Target tests new delivery method for Shipt drivers

    The initiative involves couriers bringing "brown box" shipments from stores to customers in locations lacking a sortation center.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    How fashion leaders are thinking about tariffs, textile sustainability

    Companies should focus on smart sourcing and responsible manufacturing in response to fluctuating tariffs, per Stephen Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association. 

    By Laurel Deppen • March 21, 2025
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    De minimis changes: Businesses, trade groups weigh in

    Customs and Border Protection proposals to increase data requirements and limit the exemption's use drew a mixed response from commenters.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Kroger keeps eye on produce tariff exposure

    The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    What 25 retail leaders are saying about tariffs

    From price increase warnings to confidence that vendor relationships will help ride out the storm, here's how the retail C-suite plans to weather tariffs.

    By Kaarin Moore • March 20, 2025
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    Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?

    Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost-prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.

    By • March 19, 2025
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    Macy’s to open North Carolina distribution center

    The facility, slated to open in this year, will provide additional supply chain efficiencies at a lower cost, executives say.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

    Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada pulling stock worse than tariffs

    Brown-Forman's CEO worries the response to U.S. duties by retailers could spread to Europe.

    By Chris Casey • March 13, 2025
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    Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs

    Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.

    By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025