Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia

The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 28, 2026

Boston Scientific’s ordering, shipping disrupted in cyberattack

The attack affected global operations, and its full scope is still being determined, the medical device maker said in a securities filing.

By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 28, 2026

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division

Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands as the unit’s chief supply chain officer after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 27, 2026

Advance Auto Parts rebids carrier contracts, expects to save tens of millions

The retailer’s focus on transportation efficiency is part of a larger goal to optimize its supply chain through shipment accuracy and distribution center processes.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 26, 2026

How big box retailers are using tariff refunds

Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe’s offset higher costs.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2026

BJ’s Wholesale Club to cut SKUs by 20%

The retailer, which has attempted reduction efforts in the past, hopes to bring down its inventory assortment to 6,000 or 6,500 SKUs.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 25, 2026

Canada to install retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US imports

The levies will go into effect Sept. 8 and match the rates of U.S. tariffs on goods such as steel, dairy products, appliances and agricultural equipment.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 27, 2026

Trump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steel

The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 24, 2026

Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances

The retailer prepositioned inventory and established dedicated trailer capacity to prep for the back-to-school shopping rush, COO Lisa Roath said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2026

ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants

Archer-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 24, 2026

Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall

The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 24, 2026

Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 21, 2026

Birkenstock production network capacity expansion on track to meet 2027 target

The footwear maker’s plans include enlarging and refitting plants in Germany while also extending a factory in Portugal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 21, 2026

Culver’s taps Armada to revamp supply chain, targets expansion

The restaurant chain is pooling slower-moving inventory to up transportation efficiency as its growth plan advances.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2026

Amazon, fulfillment tech company AutoStore ink global supply deal

The agreement, which doesn't include any purchase commitments, adds to the e-commerce giant's efforts to boost its automation.

By Max Garland • Aug. 20, 2026

Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canada imports for 3 days

The duties will now go into effect Aug. 22, per a proclamation signed Tuesday, as the countries continue to negotiate.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 19, 2026

Amazon preps 1M-square-foot distribution center in Connecticut

The Norwich facility would store, pick, pack and ship goods to sortations centers and localized delivery centers further downstream the supply chain.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 18, 2026

3 ways Kimberly-Clark is using technology to boost supply chain efficiency

The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 18, 2026

Glossier supply chain leader champions self mastery, stronger representation

“When I go through the door, I want to kick the door off the hinges — I don’t want to be the last Black woman that’s invited in the room,” VP of Supply Chain and Operations Kinta Gates said.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 18, 2026

Target strengthens inventory management with digital twins

The retailer developed Proxima to simulate how decisions play out, helping identify potential problems ahead of time.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 14, 2026

Walmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment system

The SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2026

Clorox says ERP transition will provide supply chain gains this year

The household cleaning and consumer products maker expects improvements through better planning, lower inventory levels and more automation.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 11, 2026

Walmart proposes fulfillment warehouse in New York

The retailer filed a request to build a 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Wallkill, Orange County, in July.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 11, 2026

Ahold Delhaize winds down plans for 2 automated frozen warehouses

The grocer and supply chain solutions company Americold are closing a facility in Pennsylvania and halting plans for one in Connecticut. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2026

FedEx, Amazon pursue expanded use of robotic arms

FedEx has deployed trailer loading systems at a Maryland hub, while Amazon aims to double its robotic arms fleet this year amid an industry push for automation.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2026