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Amazon to renovate Florida facility, prompting temporary closure
The fulfillment center is expected to reopen in mid-to-late 2028, employing more than 1,000 people, an Amazon spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.
By Kelly Stroh • April 21, 2026 -
Dollar General names VP of supply chain optimization
In addition to appointing Matt Lucas to guide improvements in the retailer's supply chain network, Kyle Gorman was promoted to VP of distribution.
By Kelly Stroh • April 21, 2026 -
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TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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Pandora upgrades WMS as part of supply chain tech overhaul
The jeweler plans to implement Hardis Supply Chain’s cloud-based software at its North America distribution center this summer as part of a larger supply chain overhaul.
By Kelly Stroh • April 20, 2026 -
Amazon opens China distribution center for US-bound seller inventory
The Shenzhen facility offers low-cost bulk storage near manufacturing origin before transit to the U.S., providing flexibility for merchants.
By Max Garland • April 20, 2026 -
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Rethinking supply chain strategy in uncertain times: How to build a more adaptable fulfillment network
Adaptability is the new advantage in fulfillment strategy. Here’s how to build it.
By Brian Mattingly, Sr. Vice President, Operations, Saddle Creek Logistics Services • April 20, 2026 -
Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York
The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.
By Max Garland • April 17, 2026 -
Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategy
The deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.
By Max Garland • April 16, 2026 -
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Sportsman’s Warehouse hones in on inventory timing
The retailer said its spring season inventory is set to arrive later in a bid to boost product turnaround and productivity.
By Kelly Stroh • April 14, 2026 -
PVH expects improved tariff mitigation results in 2026
The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger plans to offset 60% of the financial impact of levies this year, doubling the percentage it achieved in 2025.
By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2026 -
Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt
The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.
By Max Garland • April 9, 2026 -
Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities
Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.
By Max Garland • April 9, 2026 -
Walmart to close Illinois fulfillment center
Operations at the Matteson facility will be relocated to other NextGen facilities in Walmart’s fulfillment network, impacting 111 employees.
By Kelly Stroh • April 7, 2026 -
Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.
The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.
By Dani James • April 7, 2026 -
Postal Service, Amazon reach scaled-back delivery deal
The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.
By Max Garland • April 7, 2026 -
Ulta doubled store fulfillment capabilities in 2025
The beauty retailer grew its ship-from-store program to 1,000 stores in fiscal year 2025, while its fulfillment center footprint remained flat compared to 2024.
By Dani James • April 6, 2026 -
Pandora’s Canada distribution center to help bypass US tariffs
Previously, online orders destined for Canada had to pass through U.S. customs.
By Kelly Stroh • April 6, 2026 -
Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping
The major U.S. toymaker and entertainment company is still working to assess if company data was stolen in the attack.
By David Jones • April 3, 2026 -
Williams-Sonoma isn’t planning for tariff refunds anytime soon
The home goods retailer isn’t baking any potential returns for eliminated tariffs into its 2026 financial expectations, executives said on a recent earnings call.
By Phil Neuffer • April 2, 2026 -
Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment
The increase, averaging 17 cents per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war.
By Max Garland • April 2, 2026 -
Walmart to close Massachusetts fulfillment center
Operations at the Worcester facility will be relocated to other locations, with employee layoffs slated to begin in May.
By Kelly Stroh • April 1, 2026 -
Fareway breaks ground on distribution center expansion
The Midwestern grocery chain expects the 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion to help it better serve its stores in addition to laying the foundation for future investments in automation.
By Sam Silverstein • April 1, 2026 -
Kohl’s refines inventory management to improve allocation issues
Softness in its fall seasonal business helped the retailer uncover operational opportunities pertaining to inventory depth and allocation.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 31, 2026 -
Dollar Tree makes distribution, tech upgrades
As part of its supply chain modernization efforts, the retailer is replacing its legacy systems with AI-powered platforms.
By Kelly Stroh • March 30, 2026 -
UNFI to shutter Wisconsin distribution center, cut 443 jobs
The grocery wholesaler said the closure is related to an effort to transition service to a facility near Chicago, where it is adding automated capabilities.
By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2026 -
Dollar General slashes 1,500 SKUs, boosts in-stocks
Further SKU reductions are on the horizon as the retailer prioritizes leaner inventories and a simpler supply chain.
By Kelly Stroh • March 25, 2026