Gap bolsters reverse logistics abilities through returns tech provider

Optoro’s returns platform speeds up processing times to optimize the retailer’s restocking efforts and push savings on consolidated returns shipping.

By Kelly Stroh • April 27, 2023

How Bed Bath & Beyond lost its suppliers’ trust — and doomed itself

In the years leading up to bankruptcy, the retailer alienated major vendors by betting on private labels, and when that didn’t work, stock buybacks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 26, 2023

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How contractors use tech to tighten up supply chains

Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 26, 2023

Nissan taps project44 for shipment visibility

The automaker will use the tech vendor's platform to track shipments across transportation modes.

By Kelly Stroh • April 25, 2023

Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond looks to pay up to $17M to vendors

The retailer still needs the support of its suppliers and logistics providers even as it winds down its business.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2023

Ikea invests $2.2B to fuel US growth

The investment, which is the retailer’s largest in the past four decades, will be used to open locations and strengthen its fulfillment network.

By Caroline Jansen • April 24, 2023

Fastenal makes headway on digital sales strategy

The fastener distributor is also seeing fulfillment and inventory rates improve.

By Kate Magill • April 21, 2023

David’s Bridal owes $27.5M to vendors as it navigates bankruptcy

The wedding apparel retailer is millions in debt to the joint venture that procures the bulk of its merchandise outside North America.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2023

Amazon opens big and bulky fulfillment center near Kansas City

The facility will handle grills, mattresses and other oversized products.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 18, 2023

Hershey buys 2 popcorn plants to fuel growth of its SkinnyPop brand

An executive with the confectionery and snacking giant said that “not having any of our own popcorn manufacturing was an opportunity we wanted to address quickly.”

By Christopher Doering • April 18, 2023

Wrangler parent takes steps to cut emissions from supply chain

Kontoor's new design standards include tools to select materials with lower climate impacts and assess the water and chemical use of manufacturing processes.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 17, 2023

Amazon shifts to regional fulfillment model

The company has addressed growing complexity in its network by positioning goods closer to end customers, lowering costs and reducing delivery times.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2023

HB Fuller shutters 2 facilities as it restructures manufacturing network

The adhesive maker’s production overhaul is part of a broader cost-cutting plan that included 300 layoffs and sourcing shifts.

By Kate Magill • April 14, 2023

Google Cloud introduces updated inventory insights

The latest Cloud Cortex Framework release keeps track of aging, past and slow moving inventory to spot trends and better meet customer demand.

By Kelly Stroh • April 13, 2023

Senators press major retailers, brands on child labor in supply chains

Sens. Alex Padilla and John Hickenlooper questioned Walmart, Target, Ford, GM and others about their compliance practices after reports of exploitation in the U.S.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2023

3PLs surpass retailers in big warehouse leases

Many companies that originally outsourced logistics and warehousing operations for pandemic-related reasons are sticking with third party providers for longer-term benefits, a CBRE executive said.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2023

Toyota distributor to ramp up capacity at Jacksonville port

Southeast Toyota Distributors signed a $210 million lease agreement with Florida's Jaxport to consolidate operations into a single, 88-acre facility.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 11, 2023

How Quality Dairy built an in-house delivery program

The Michigan convenience store chain uses its own drivers instead of third-party workers.

By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2023

UPS to lay off workers at trade management subsidiary as business declines

Around 82 people at the Southfield, Michigan, headquarters of Sandler Travis Trade Advisory Services will be affected, a WARN notice says.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2023

Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2023

Patent pending: Amazon pitches ‘collective’ drones, Walmart eyes dynamic shipping speed display

Multiple drones could link together to form configurations ranging from a flying V to a large cube, an application from the online retail giant proposes.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2023

With suppliers still wary, Bed Bath & Beyond banks on $120M consignment deal

One analyst calls it “way too late and beyond a desperate move.”

By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2023

UNFI boosts warehouse capacity with lease of Pennsylvania facility

The Manchester distribution center will implement technology and automation solutions similar to other locations, per the grocery wholesaler’s COO.

By Kelly Stroh • April 6, 2023

How retail’s inventory reset in 2022 panned out

Throughout the earnings season many retailers reported increases in stock levels for the holiday season and full year. But not all overstocks are equal.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2023

Quiet Platforms head departs as American Eagle’s logistics arm struggles

The retailer said that while "Quiet’s third party business has grown nicely, it has not achieved the plans we envisioned."

By Alejandra Carranza • April 5, 2023