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Wellmeier, Ed. (2021). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
American Eagle’s Quiet Platforms secures partnership to improve parcel tracking
The retailer's logistics arm has teamed with Parcel Perform to give shippers better carrier visibility.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHoliday hangovers: Retailers seek to clear out inventory piles as the season ramps up
After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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P&G to offset rising costs with price increases, productivity initiatives
The actions come as the CPG prepares to unveil a new procurement and operations plan, dubbed Supply Chain 3.0, later this month.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Aldi tests ecommerce platform, aims to create new delivery service
The business is working with a tech company to develop its own online grocery platform for use across the U.S.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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5 Walmart suppliers team up on renewable energy buy
Levi Strauss, J.M. Smucker and three others completed the first aggregated purchase power agreement under the retailer’s Project Gigaton, which encourages vendors to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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Asos overhauls operations as apparel demand becomes unpredictable
The fast-fashion company will institute a shorter, speedier buying cycle, explore more near-shore sourcing and reduce what it said has become a reliance on markdowns.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2022 -
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Levi’s cuts Q1 orders by 25% amid inventory deluge
The denim maker is taking drastic measures to get back to normal by Q2 next year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2022 -
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Stitch Fix closes factory as it ceases production of size-inclusive private label
The retailer acquired Mohnton Mills in 2017, but is now shuttering those operations in search of profitability.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Geek+ Robotics10 factors warehouse managers should consider for goods-to-person fulfillment
Does your business need goods-to-persons fulfillment? Here are 10 factors to help weigh your decision.
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Levi’s sees jump in supplier violations, points to wage payment challenges
The retailer terminated two supplier relationships for noncompliance after it found zero-tolerance violations, per its annual sustainability report.
By Max Garland • Oct. 13, 2022 -
Bed Bath & Beyond supplier ‘highly encouraged’ by retailer’s turnaround efforts
Helen of Troy, the seller of brands including OXO and Hydro Flask, had decreased its business with the struggling home goods chain.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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Walmart GoLocal exceeds 5,000 delivery locations, outpacing company targets
The retailer plans to “double down” on its white-label delivery service in its second year, a GoLocal exec said in an interview.
By Max Garland • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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Nordstrom lays off over 200 workers at Iowa distribution center
The retailer is continuing work to make its supply chain faster and more productive, in part, by optimizing a California fulfillment facility to better serve West Coast consumers.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2022 -
Wellmeier, Ed. (2021). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
American Eagle leverages Quiet Platforms to speed its own fulfillment
E-commerce orders are now reaching customers within 3 days of checkout, and executives still see room for improvement.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Walmart adds ‘smart garage’ company to InHome delivery program
MyQ, which makes technology found in 20% of household garages, will help the retailer expand its service focused on making secure deliveries.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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4 ways collaboration helps build supply chain resiliency
Navigating volatility during the pandemic wasn't easy. Several speakers shared their approach during a session at CSCMP Edge 2022.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Amazon offers sellers free software to speed fulfillment
Veeqo helps merchants manage inventory and gives discounted rates with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Off-price retailers shift tactics as inventory gluts squeeze the industry
Markdowns by large retailers have created a domino effect, placing new pressures on the model of stores like Burlington and Ross.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division
With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Chewy opens third automated fulfillment center as shipping capacity grows
The pet supply retailer expects to ship a third of its outbound volume from automated facilities by this time next year.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 2, 2022 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s supply chain a critical component of turnaround plan
Interim CEO Sue Gove said the ailing retailer wants to increase its speed in getting product to stores and customers.
By Max Garland • Sept. 2, 2022 -
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Retailers take expensive measures to clear inventory ahead of peak season
Faced with sluggish consumer demand, Gap, Kohl’s and Nordstrom are deploying deep discounts and pulling items from the shelves.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Grocers have been slow to adopt automated fulfillment. That could change.
Inflation could renew grocers' interest in upgrading their e-commerce operations, experts say.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment
The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 25, 2022 -
Wellmeier, Ed. (2021). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Quiet Platforms will offer faster Fanatics deliveries in more markets
The expanded partnership paves the way for American Eagle's logistics unit to offer same-day and next-day delivery for other customers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 24, 2022
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