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Dollar General
Dollar General to build out distribution capacity for fresh foods
The fresh program is already boosting day-to-day traffic, said CEO Todd Vasos, but after experimenting in 300 stores, the company is eager to claim back the margin eaten up by distributor fees.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 15, 2019 -
Primark debuts denim jeans made from organic cotton
While the upside of sourcing organic cotton by a fast fashion brand is clear, the effort doesn't erase the many ethical issues associated.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 14, 2019 -
Supply chain issues hinder growth at Adidas
The company expects 3-4% growth in the first half of the year, followed by a rebound in supply, leading to higher growth in the second half.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 14, 2019 -
Trader Joe's to curb plastic packaging in stores
The retailer aims to build on its recent sustainability initiatives by selling more loose produce items, replacing floral and greeting cards packaging with renewable alternatives and more.
By Lauren Manning • March 12, 2019 -
Walmart planning new returns process at front of stores
The retailer's U.S. CEO said customers will be able to get refunds from employees stationed just inside store entrances.
By Dan O'Shea • March 8, 2019 -
Dollar Tree builds business plans for 25% tariffs
In planning for the worst-case scenario, the discount retailer opens the possibility of increased margins in the latter half of 2019 if tariffs do not rise.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2019 -
Walmart tightens on-time, in-full rate for suppliers to 87%
The retailer toughened its OTIF policy from the previous requirement of 85% as it seeks greater control over inventory.
By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2019 -
Kohl's cuts inventory for 12th quarter in a row
The retailer keeps inventory on a downward slope through its "speed initiative," which seeks to reduce lead times and quickly fulfill orders.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 6, 2019 -
Target touts store-centric model after record peak season
In the fourth quarter, CEO Brian Cornell saw the progress he had previously promised as scale and supply chain investments started to pay off.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 6, 2019 -
Retailers take aim at packaging waste
The amount of packaging waste generated in the U.S. has increased by 185% between 1960 and 2016. Retailers are looking for a more sustainable way forward.
By Matt Leonard • March 5, 2019 -
Office Depot teams up with Alibaba
The U.S. retailer and the Chinese e-commerce firm are partnering to give small and medium-sized businesses access to Alibaba's global network of more than 150,000 suppliers.
By Dan O'Shea • March 5, 2019 -
Supply chain stakes — and questions — increase as Gap, Old Navy split
Executives on Gap's fourth quarter earnings call said the brands' supply chains have become nearly as different as their target customer.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 5, 2019 -
CEVA Logistics to run IKEA's New York Distribution Centre
The distribution center will support purchases from IKEA's Manhattan Planning Studio, the first of its kind in the United States.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • March 4, 2019 -
Macy's scales up 'hold and flow' for inventory management
The retailer will use data analytics to guide inventory decisions to gain competitive advantage against its digital rivals.
By Matt Leonard • March 4, 2019 -
Lowe's plan to stay in stock takes shape despite stumbles
Improving in-stock status is the number one priority for Marvin Ellison, who took over in June 2018 and immediately directed the company's focus toward a more effective and streamlined supply chain.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 4, 2019 -
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Inside Ahold Delhaize's supply chain innovation arm
The new team is tasked with evaluating technologies that can help Ahold Delhaize's supply chain better deliver for its stores.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop will open more automated fulfillment centers this year
Ahold Delhaize will roll out "several" additional small-scale e-commerce facilities across the chain, with deployment accelerating in 2020.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2019 -
RILA
Foot Locker CEO explains the trouble with mini-hubs
To fulfill e-commerce orders with the speed consumers expect, Foot Locker is opening "mini-hubs," but CEO Dick Johnson said more precise fulfillment requires a deeper understanding of inventory needs.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Most BOPIS shoppers make additional purchases in store
A study by return provider Doddle found that 85% of shoppers using the service buy more products when they're picking up purchases.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Roadie
Home Depot backs crowdsourced delivery startup Roadie
Roadie's gig-based "on-the-way" model not only theoretically reduces the carbon footprint of same-day delivery service, but it also allows retailers to flex up and down their delivery capacity as needed.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 22, 2019 -
FedEx, Rent the Runway team up on 'extra hours' service
Fast fulfillment and shipping is especially crucial for a company whose business model is built on rentals.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Walmart faces growing pains as e-commerce sales surge 40%
The management team said increased investment in fulfillment has helped drive the growth, but work needs to be done to make it more profitable.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019 -
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How retailers are planning ahead amid tariff turmoil
Supply chain managers aim for best practices in cost control, low inventory numbers and short lead times, even in an uncertain trade climate.
By Craig Guillot • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Avon slashes SKUs to bring down inventory burden
Avon executives sang a common song for companies whose supply chains have not caught up with the times: siloed information and processes that don't communicate make for complexity and cost.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 18, 2019 -
Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership
The deal ended because of low order volumes and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to Reuters.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 13, 2019
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