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Lululemon shutters Washington distribution center
The retailer is laying off nearly 130 employees, but a spokesperson said some will relocate to its new Los Angeles location and other facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • April 26, 2024 -
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Nestlé aims for bottle-to-bottle circularity with recyclable shrink sleeves
The company said it explored multiple suppliers and materials for the packaging conversion as it advances its sustainability efforts.
By Maria Rachal • April 26, 2024 -
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Apple cuts 14 suppliers over conflict minerals
The company removed smelters or refiners that were not willing to comply with a third-party audit.
By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024 -
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Lowe’s taps DoorDash for on-demand deliveries
The partnership marks DoorDash’s entry into the home improvement category as the company grows its roster of retailers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 24, 2024 -
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Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations
Evergreen stock and cheaper logistics options helped the furniture seller cut $11 million in inventory costs since last year.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
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Sportsman’s Warehouse cuts SKUs, vendors to support inventory strategy
The retailer has been rationalizing its stock in several product areas, including fishing, to improve productivity.
By Kelly Stroh • April 19, 2024 -
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Instant Pot names supply chain EVP
The company said Rudy Sumarli, hired from Newell Brands, has deep experience in the consumer packaged goods space.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 9, 2024 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors bolsters supply chain leadership with new board member
Monique Picou is the VP of Google Cloud supply chain and operations at Google’s parent, Alphabet.
By S.L. Fuller • April 9, 2024 -
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‘It’s important to get going’: How fashion is navigating the many complexities of sustainability
Understanding supply chains is key to regulatory compliance and scaling solutions, executives said at an American Apparel & Footwear Association’s event.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2024 -
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Burlington to open its biggest distribution center
The automated facility is part of a larger push to increase productivity.
By S.L. Fuller • April 2, 2024 -
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Walmart hikes return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders
The retailer didn't disclose the extent of the increase, which it attributed to "changing market conditions."
By Max Garland • March 29, 2024 -
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5 ways drone delivery providers are advancing in 2024
Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2024 -
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Flexing for the planet: How Walmart crushed its supplier emissions target
The retail giant leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, a sustainability executive with the company told Supply Chain Dive.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2024 -
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Walmart expands supply chain transparency with 3rd milk-processing facility
The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process.
By S.L. Fuller • March 21, 2024 -
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Nike agrees to use biofuel for some cargo with CMA CGM
The apparel and sportswear retailer plans to use biofuel in 36% of its volumes with the France-based carrier.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 19, 2024 -
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How Ikea is reducing its ocean emissions through collaboration
An executive outlined the retailer’s three steps to decarbonize transportation at the TPM24 conference.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 18, 2024 -
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Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain
The company's "Bold New Chapter" will feature automation, distribution center closures, and more.
By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024 -
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Gap Inc. gets a lift from retooled sourcing strategy
Falling commodity costs have increased margins, while leaner inventories have helped improve operations and reduced markdowns.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 14, 2024 -
Big Lots makes huge gains in closeout sourcing
The company has revamped its procurement strategy to focus on acquiring inventory from distressed and overstocked retailers and brands.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 14, 2024 -
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The Home Depot expands distribution center network for pro orders
Four new locations aim to reduce in-store congestion by directly shipping products like lumber and insulation to jobsites.
By Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2024 -
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Why Walmart sees drone delivery taking flight
The retailer is increasingly using the technology for quick deliveries of items like meal solutions and over-the-counter medicines.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 13, 2024 -
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Advance Auto Parts consolidating supply chain for efficiency, inventory availability
The auto parts retailer has long used two distinct distribution center networks to replenish its store inventories, stemming from an acquisition made a decade ago.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2024 -
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How PetSmart uses FLOW data to manage its supply chain
The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart adds early morning delivery option
As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m.
By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024 -
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American Eagle ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes
The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.
By Max Garland • March 8, 2024
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