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Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery
Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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Shippers face short-term challenges after ILA, USMX’s ‘last minute’ deal
Contingency planning ahead of last week’s agreement will complicate supply chain efficiencies temporarily.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Albertsons to ramp up automation at distribution centers
The grocery retailer expects technological upgrades to help it better manage inventory and lower costs.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Industry leaders react to ILA-USMX port deal
Supply chain organizations expressed relief over the agreement, which averted a strike.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025
Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Costco reports improved big-and-bulky delivery performance
The wholesale retailer’s ability to cut down on delivery times has coincided with an uptick in activity, according to President and CEO Ron Vachris.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksShippers urge ILA, USMX to reach deal before deadline
The East and Gulf Coast port labor contract will expire again on Jan. 15, prompting fears of a new strike.
By Alejandra Carranza , Philip Neuffer • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Shein joins CBP’s import data sharing initiative
The pilot program aims to prevent illegal and hazardous products from entering the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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How retailers and manufacturers are navigating tariff concerns
Companies are evaluating sourcing plans and procurement networks ahead of expected trade landscape changes under President-elect Donald Trump.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Mexico restricts duty-free apparel imports
The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and 3PLs using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Deep Dive // Trump tariffsTrump is promising new tariffs. How should companies be preparing?
Retailers and manufacturers that emphasize optionality in their supply chains will be best equipped to navigate a shifting trade landscape, experts say.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors reduces China reliance by 20%
The sports retailer continues to diversify its sourcing base as it plans for possible tariff hikes under the Trump administration.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Exploring the de minimis exemption’s role in supply chains
The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Over 100 fashion brand supply chains linked to oil, gas fracking in Texas
Old Navy, H&M and Adidas were among the 107 companies reported to be using textile materials generated by petrochemicals linked to the Permian Basin, per Stand.earth.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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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 leaned 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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