Gap enters logistics and fulfillment space with GPS Platform Services

The retailer will offer a suite of supply chain services including next-day shipping and reverse logistics.

By Max Garland • Aug. 19, 2022

Target earnings take a hit on inventory woes

The retailer's CEO stood by its strategy to markdown items and cancel orders after sluggish demand.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022

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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

Shortages cost Sally Beauty $15M in lost sales

The beauty supplier is working to enhance vendor relations to get ahead of raw material constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 18, 2022

Walmart GoLocal surpasses 1M deliveries

The retail giant’s white-label delivery service celebrates the one-year anniversary of its launch later this month.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

‘We have to do something’: Can retail close the gap on supply chain emissions?

The industry is woefully behind on scope 3 targets for greenhouse gases. Data poses steep challenges, but experts say retailers still can — and must — do more.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 11, 2022

Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022

Clorox seeks ‘simpler and faster’ operating model to boost savings

Executives are targeting up to $100M in savings, though the initial transition will incur millions of dollars in costs.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 9, 2022

Walmart cuts corporate roles as it focuses on supply chain

The retail giant eliminated more than 200 positions to invest further in areas including technology and e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2022

Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs

Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2022

Target to open 3 new sortation centers in 'stores-as-hubs' push

New facilities in Chicago and Denver will help free up store space, batch orders and ease deliveries.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2022

Inventory glut leads an Amazon, Walmart supplier to cut purchase orders

Excess inventory had helped Helen of Troy, seller of brands like Hydro Flask and Vicks, during the pandemic. Now, the strategy is changing.

By Max Garland • July 22, 2022

Walmart's EV deal blocks Amazon as rivalry expands

The agreement prevents Canoo from making EVs for the e-commerce giant. One expert said Amazon is likely "more amused than anything."

By Max Garland • July 18, 2022

Empty containers buoy Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes to June record

Despite inflation and recession concerns, the results show "Americans are still spending on goods,” Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2022

Walmart to purchase 4,500 Canoo EVs to boost last mile coverage

The retailer is beefing up its delivery fleet as it gears up to fulfill more online orders with a short turnaround time.

By Max Garland • July 12, 2022

Walmart nearly doubles coverage of InHome grocery delivery service

Seven new markets advance Walmart’s goal to expand InHome coverage from 6 million homes to 30 million homes.

By Max Garland • July 11, 2022

Nike overhauls ERP in bid for better supply chain speed, agility

The system is set to go live in Greater China this month, with a North America deployment planned for fiscal year 2024.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2022

Joann bolsters ocean carrier mix, capacity in preparation for holidays

After spending around $35.3 million to free up stranded containers last quarter, the craft retailer is also focused on controlling freight costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 8, 2022

Retail inventory in 2022: Normal is still nowhere in sight

With Target taking the vocal lead, retailers are flushing out excess inventory to reset for the holidays. How much they’ll sell then is anybody’s guess.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 8, 2022

Waiting for 'Lady Day': A Billie Holiday book's supply chain saga

On the planned release date, pre-ordered copies sat inside a container aboard the Evergreen ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Their voyage offers a glimpse into today’s ocean freight challenges.

By Colin Campbell • July 7, 2022

Walmart GoLocal pushes deeper into food delivery with Local Express

Independent grocers and other users of Local Express' platform will have access to same-day shipping through the arrangement, a critical offering to satisfy on-demand orders.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2022

Walmart to levy a pickup and fuel charge on suppliers as transportation costs climb

The charges, starting Aug. 1, come as the retailer looks to pass on rising inflation costs that have dampened profits.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2022

La-Z-Boy makes 'structural changes' across supply chain to tackle backlog

The furniture retailer is leasing manufacturing plants in Mexico and adding suppliers to lower lead times.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 28, 2022

Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns

The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 23, 2022

Lego to open first US factory in Virginia

The $1 billion facility will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 21, 2022