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    Kroger deepens Uber ties amid store-level fulfillment push

    The grocer plans to offer delivery services via the e-commerce company’s platform from nearly all of its stores starting early next year.

    By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Walmart deploys sensors to boost inventory tracking, AI efforts

    The retail giant is growing its collaboration with Wiliot to strengthen pallet-level monitoring from distribution centers to stores.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Amazon: Better inventory placement fuels record delivery speeds

    The e-commerce giant has reduced its U.S. inbound lead time by nearly four days as it pushes for faster shipping capabilities.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Saks Global’s inventory woes lead to Q2 revenue slump, margin contraction

    Some vendors are still owed money, and several have stopped shipping to the luxury retailer, a scenario analysts have warned about for months.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Walmart adding RFID tech to improve inventory management

    The retailer co-developed a tool in an effort to minimize food waste, particularly for fresh categories.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025
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    O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs

    As part of its risk management efforts, the retailer assesses shipping performance and financial stability.

    By Nov. 3, 2025
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    Macy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center

    The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multi-year supply chain revamp.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    Mattel feels tariff crunch as holidays near

    To mitigate levies, retailers are making more frequent but smaller orders while pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker.

    By Daphne Howland , Oct. 28, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize invests $860M to build North Carolina distribution center

    The facility will primarily support the Food Lion banner and marks the company’s fourth facility in the state.

    By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 24, 2025
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    A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs

    As costs rise, companies have explored their options to shrink dimensions or change materials altogether.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Levi’s nears completion of warehouse network transition

    The jeans maker will cease simultaneously operating owned distribution centers by early next year as it continues a strategic shift to leasing more facilities.

    By Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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    Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp

    The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.

    By Oct. 20, 2025
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    Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy

    The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.

    By Oct. 20, 2025
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    Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan

    The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.

    By Oct. 16, 2025
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    How a cookware company is using Amazon’s supply chain services

    Avacraft is simplifying inventory management and documentation processes with support from the e-commerce giant’s offerings, CEO Asha Kangralkar said.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform

    Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

    By Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

    Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

    By Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    Tariffs aren’t swaying fashion brands toward domestic sourcing

    Ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and the need for significant production investments present industry hurdles, per a 2025 fashion benchmarking study.

    By Oct. 8, 2025
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    Kroger to use DoorDash’s DashMart service for delivery

    Building on a nationwide partnership announced last week, the grocer will rely on the service’s sites to fulfill groceries and household goods.

    By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2025
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    4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

    “End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology. 

    By Oct. 7, 2025
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    Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

    Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

    By Oct. 7, 2025
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    American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures

    By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.

    By Oct. 6, 2025
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    Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center

    The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.

    By Updated Oct. 7, 2025
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    What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

    Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

    By Oct. 3, 2025
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    Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

    Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges. 

    By Oct. 2, 2025