US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist

Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024

Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order

Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024

Lowe’s braces for potential tariff hikes

The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024

Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions

The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024

Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs

The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 18, 2024

Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China

The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 18, 2024

Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center

The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024

As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024

Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model

As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2024

Steve Madden to slash China sourcing as tariff concerns escalate

The fashion brand is among several companies looking to limit their exposure to President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariff hikes.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2024

True Value preps for Oregon warehouse closure amid bankruptcy

The hardware retailer could begin closing the regional distribution center on Dec. 7, with the shutdown impacting 98 employees.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2024

Hasbro’s supply chain overhaul leads 2024 cost savings

The toy and game company’s long-term transformation plan has focused heavily on reducing inventory, a trend that continued in Q3.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 4, 2024

Skechers’ Q3 inventory spike doesn’t dim peak season outlook

The shoemaker is seeing overstock in China and in-transit, but the company can move products across markets as needed.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 4, 2024

Wayfair to close returns center in Kentucky

Taking effect at the end of 2025, the move will also impact an outlet store at the same location as the company trims expenses.

By Max Garland • Oct. 31, 2024

Giant Eagle initiates warehouse management system upgrades

The grocery retailer is now using a cloud-based platform at three distribution centers, with plans to expand to the rest of its network by next summer.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2024

Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores

The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24 as the company looks to reduce overlap in its fast shipping offerings.

By Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2024

Retail inventories in good shape for holidays: NRF CEO

Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 22, 2024

Levi Strauss taps Maersk for fulfillment and logistics

The logistics provider opened an omnichannel facility in Ohio to service Levi’s wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 18, 2024

Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 17, 2024

Bassett Furniture contends with Hurricane Helene, port strike disruptions

One of the company’s distribution centers was offline following the storm, with shipments delayed up to two weeks. 

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 15, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods bolsters production, sourcing tech

The sports retailer aims to increase supplier engagement and reliability as well as monitor production processes through Inspectorio’s AI-powered platform.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024

H&M to cease sourcing new down fibers

The fast fashion company said it will only procure feathers from post-consumer recycled sources.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 11, 2024

URBN prioritizes Nuuly’s growth with logistics investments

The retailer plans to add more automation to its Missouri fulfillment center to accelerate the rental brand’s order processing.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 8, 2024

Dollar Tree advances rotacart delivery initiative

The discount retailer is now using the technology to service 600 stores from its distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 8, 2024