Blue Yonder moves closer to full recovery after November ransomware attack

U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons says its operations are mostly restored, while Blue Yonder is working with other customers to recover operations.

By David Jones • Dec. 2, 2024

The North Face parent company to lay off 242 employees at Virginia distribution center

The facility’s closure, announced earlier this year, comes as VF Corp. faces declining earnings and a recent S&P downgrade.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 2, 2024

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How Benjamin Moore is leveling the same-day delivery playing field for its dealers

Benjamin Moore is helping its independent retailers level the playing field with ultrafast delivery.

Dec. 2, 2024

The Campbell’s Company names head of supply chain

The CPG giant announced company veteran Cassandra Green as its SVP and head of supply chain amid a production overhaul.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 26, 2024

Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance

The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024

Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving

The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.

By David Jones • Nov. 26, 2024

‘Everything is on the table’: Williams-Sonoma preps for tariff hikes

The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said on an earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 25, 2024

Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions

The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024

3PLs ramp up leasing activity as outsourcing interest grows

Retailers want inventory flexibility in a time of uncertainty. Logistics providers are reaping the demand benefits.

By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024

US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist

Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024

Amazon opts for no fulfillment fee increases in 2025

The e-commerce giant vowed "to focus on stability and simplicity" for its sellers after levying new charges earlier this year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024

Advance Auto Parts targets unproductive SKUs

The auto parts retailer plans to conduct up to 250 line reviews this year as part of an inventory overhaul.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 19, 2024

Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions

The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024

BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer

The promoted executives will both be involved in distribution and logistics operations

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2024

Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs

The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024

Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center

The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024

As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024

Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push

The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024

Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model

As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2024

DHL Supply Chain experiments with GenAI

The logistics provider is seeking better data management so it can deliver more tailored service to customers. 

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 12, 2024

4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 12, 2024

Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs

The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 11, 2024

How suppliers can help brands’ extended producer responsibility transition

Representatives from General Mills, Clorox and McCormick & Co. discussed how companies are pushing for decarbonization via packaging changes at Pack Expo International. 

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2024

How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints

As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.

By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2024

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024