Retail
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Dollar Tree to replace Oklahoma distribution center destroyed by tornado
The Marietta facility is expected to open in 2027 as the retailer attempts to alleviate lingering capacity constraints.
By Philip Neuffer • April 30, 2025 -
Dollar Tree names new chief supply chain officer
The value retailer said Roxanne Weng, a former Walgreens executive, has taken over the position for the retiring Mike Kindy.
By Dani James • April 29, 2025 -
Walmart opens 1M-square-foot Sam’s Club distribution center in Florida
The Jacksonville site will serve 25 Sam’s Club locations and also store imported goods destined for other facilities.
By Philip Neuffer • April 29, 2025 -
DHL reinstates service for US-destined B2C shipments over $800
The carrier said it lifted the suspension following discussions with the U.S. government and the return of informal processing for goods under $2,500.
By Max Garland • April 28, 2025 -
Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive tariffs meeting with Trump
New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with the back-to-school season and Halloween.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2025 -
"Yantian port from above" by Gigel.atat is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0Trade data series
What does the US import from China?
Over $400 billion worth of goods were imported from China in 2024, with electronics, toys, furniture and machinery topping the list.
By Edwin Lopez • April 25, 2025 -
Amazon and Walmart keep chasing faster deliveries to woo shoppers
The retailers are leaning on their in-house fulfillment capabilities, growing their same-day reach in rural areas and using drones to beat the competition.
By Max Garland • April 23, 2025 -
Industry leaders react to fees on China-linked vessels
Several supply chain stakeholders expressed concerns that the changes will hike shipping costs and consumer prices.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 22, 2025 -
Trade data series
Who are the United States’ top trading partners?
Explore how over 200 countries’ imports, exports and trade balances with the U.S. last year stack up in this sortable chart.
By Edwin Lopez • April 22, 2025 -
Small businesses in the US may take the brunt of tariffs
Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2025 -
Calvin Klein owner plans warehouse utilization boost
PVH Corp. currently uses about half of its U.S. facilities' capacity, but it aims to change that with consolidation and insourcing.
By Max Garland • April 22, 2025 -
FedEx, UPS alternatives grew market share in 2024: ShipMatrix
Walmart and Target's in-house networks, along with smaller parcel carriers, are chipping away at top delivery firms' U.S. volume share.
By Max Garland • April 21, 2025 -
Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs
The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • April 21, 2025 -
DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800
The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.
By Max Garland • April 18, 2025 -
De minimis’ future: 4 questions shippers should consider
The exemption's end for China could generate price volatility in e-commerce over the next few weeks while driving more fulfillment operations to the U.S., experts say.
By Max Garland • April 16, 2025 -
Levi’s says any tariff-related price bumps will be ‘surgical’
Chief Financial and Growth Officer Harmit Singh this month said the last time the company faced a similarly murky challenge was during the pandemic.
By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 14, 2025 -
Dollar Tree prepped for multiple tariff scenarios, CEO says
The retailer is considering changes in its approach to supplier costs, product specifications and sourcing as it navigates shifting trade policies.
By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further
The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated April 11, 2025 -
Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies
Executives said drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips during Grocery Dive’s virtual event.
By Peyton Bigora • April 9, 2025 -
Mathis Home rolls out inventory management, forecasting upgrade
With Blue Yonder's supply chain platform, the furniture retailer is moving away from manual forecasting and replenishment processes.
By Kelly Stroh • April 8, 2025 -
Burlington purchases 2 distribution centers
The retailer acquired properties it previously leased in Georgia and California in a push to own its most productive supply chain facilities.
By Philip Neuffer • April 8, 2025 -
Sponsored by Dockzilla
Too many companies are missing out on the loading dock revolution
Fortune 100 retail and logistics giants are thinking differently about their loading docks.
April 7, 2025 -
5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order
The text of the order opens the door for reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, but whether tariffs on China will stack remains nebulous.
By Philip Neuffer • April 4, 2025 -
Fashion industry wary of sweeping tariff changes
The new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back, experts say.
By Lara Ewen • April 4, 2025