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Year in picturesTariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains
Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.
By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Philip Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts
The big-box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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Calvin Klein owner sees higher inventory costs due to tariffs
PVH Corp. reported that inventory costs were up 3% year over year — the bulk of which was attributed to tariffs.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Giant Food and The Giant Company to shutter centralized e-commerce centers
The Ahold Delhaize-owned chains plan to stop operating six facilities in early 2026 as they shift to in-store fulfillment.
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Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process
The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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How Home Depot sped up its supply chain — and what comes next
The home improvement retailer has built an expansive network of distribution centers for faster deliveries. It's now looking to maximize the potential of those assets.
By Max Garland • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift
The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber
In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.
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5 ways Walmart leveled up its delivery game in 2025
From drones to dark stores, the retail giant made fast and efficient shipping a priority this year.
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UNFI boosts supply chain performance with lean management
The company has improved throughput and on-time delivery at distribution centers at which it has installed a standardized lean operating model.
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Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact
Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center
The new facility comes as the grocery retailer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites.
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Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year
The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout
The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Burberry names chief operating and supply chain officer
Matteo Calonaci succeeds Supply Chain and Industrial Officer Klaus Bierbrauer, who will remain with the company during a transition period.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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Trade groups urge swift USMCA renewal with key sector revisions
Organizations representing auto parts makers to consumer brands are pushing for duty-free trade and stronger cross-border economic ties.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta
The retailer also plans to expand the service to cities including Houston; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando and Tampa in Florida.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Kroger cancels plans for additional automated fulfillment center
The cancellation — along with the closure of a spoke facility in Tennessee — continues the grocer’s pullback of its e-commerce network.
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Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers
The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence
Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.
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Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance
Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Nike expands chief supply chain officer’s role
Venkatesh Alagirisamy will now also oversee the technology division as the sneaker giant’s chief operating officer, a newly established position.
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Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries
The retailer joins a growing roster of companies who have tapped into the app’s on-demand retail delivery services in recent years.
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Bath & Body Works pursues SKU simplification
The personal care and home fragrance company will exit less successful or unproductive categories, like men's grooming and hair, starting next spring.
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Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays
Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2025
