Walmart to add automation, robotics to Louisiana distribution center

The retailer’s $330 million investment, slated to start this year, is part of a larger effort to upgrade all 42 of its regional distribution facilities.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 5, 2026

4 ways shippers can succeed in a post-de minimis world

Negotiating shipping rates and reviewing SKU catalogs can help control product import costs, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 5, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Tractor Supply readies next phase of final-mile delivery plan

The retailer plans to expand its delivery capabilities to over 1,200 stores as it looks to reduce transportation costs.

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2026

How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2026

Walmart readies cross-border shipping program for sellers

Launching early this year, Walmart Exports will allow eligible products to be delivered from the U.S. to shoppers in Mexico and Canada.

By Max Garland • Feb. 2, 2026

Dollar General expands reach of rural same-day delivery service

The discount retailer is the latest company extending its delivery offerings to focus on underserved communities.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2026

Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026

Nordstrom names chief supply chain officer

Jason Bell was promoted to the position after serving as SVP of supply chain operations since 2021.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 27, 2026

Nike to lay off 775 as it consolidates US distribution centers

The activewear retailer is accelerating technology and automation use in the hopes of improving efficiency across its supply chain.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 27, 2026

American Eagle to close Quiet Logistics business

The third-party logistics provider will discontinue services in the coming months and is handing off operations of its Dallas fulfillment center to Stord.

By Max Garland • Updated Feb. 4, 2026

Ahold Delhaize USA enters lease-back deal for planned distribution center

The arrangement will allow the grocer to preserve cash as it moves ahead with the $860 million facility it is developing in Burlington, North Carolina.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 23, 2026

Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center

The retailer is shuttering operations at two Cheshire sites, starting March 14.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Jan. 16, 2026

Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026

The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 15, 2026

Macy’s closes remaining units at Connecticut distribution center

The facility will cease all operations after the retailer completes layoffs, which are set to begin March 14. 

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026

Aldi to open 3 distribution centers by 2029

The additions aim to support the grocery chain’s U.S. expansion plans, which include the opening of 180 stores by the end of 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 13, 2026

Macy’s to close Oklahoma fulfillment center

The Tulsa County facility is slated to shutter this spring, a company spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2026

Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores

The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further, covering Los Angeles, Cincinnati and other cities.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2026

Returns as a revenue engine: A playbook for margin recovery

Employing a rule-based decision tree for returns can drive superior inventory profitability and sustainably, writes Sai Teja Yerapothina, a senior director of last-mile delivery at Walmart. 

By Sai Teja Yerapothina • Jan. 9, 2026

5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026

Employees say they’re fuzzy on their employers’ AI strategy

Front-line workers in sectors such as retail, healthcare and manufacturing are less likely to use AI than those in “knowledge-based” jobs, according to Gallup. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 7, 2026

CBP to cease paper-based refunds

The moves comes as importers continue to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on executive tariff powers that could lead to a rush of refund requests. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 7, 2026

Revisiting big c-store supply chain moves of 2025

Love’s and Circle K were among the retailers to sign new or expanded supplier deals, while Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened distribution centers.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 5, 2026

White House delays furniture tariff increases for a year

The U.S. is pushing back duty increases due to "productive negotiations" with trading partners, keeping the current 25% rate in effect.

By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2026

Duluth Trading’s efforts to rightsize inventory receipts pay off

The workwear retailer plans to have its stock reflect more of its core products and will cut SKUs throughout 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 23, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors touts cargo frontloading wins

Although it was “sweaty knuckles” at first, moving goods ahead of tariff escalations enabled the retailer to sell items at last year’s prices, EVP and CFO Earl Ford said.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 23, 2025