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Monster faces modest tariff impact from aluminum costs
The beverage maker attributed higher can prices to a duty-driven increase in the Midwest premium for aluminum.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 20, 2025 -
Walmart grows automation usage throughout supply chain
More than half of the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment center volume now moves through automated systems, lowering shipping costs, per its Q3 results.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 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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Home Depot benefits from fast delivery and well-stocked shelves
Investments in computer vision technology and the associate-facing Sidekick app are improving the retailer's in-stock rates.
By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 20, 2025 -
Fanatics to close Florida distribution center, lay off nearly 300
The facility is unable to support the scale and technology required for the sporting apparel company’s long-term goals, a spokesperson said.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 20, 2025 -
Kroger closing 3 automated fulfillment centers
The warehouses are set to close in January as the grocery retailer leans into in-store fulfillment to boost e-commerce profitability.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 19, 2025 -
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US exempts 200+ agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs
Coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
By Edwin Lopez , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2025 -
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes duck tariff dips in 2025
The port is on track to match or exceed the record-setting 9.6 million TEUs it handled a year ago, primarily thanks to shipper frontloading, CEO Mario Cordero said.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025 -
Hasbro, Mattel signal retail orders to bounce back for the holidays
The companies are expecting a strong finish to the year after delays in purchasing weighed on company revenues. Hasbro is also leveraging its U.S. operations and moving away from China.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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 -
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 Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2025 -
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 Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2025 -
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 -
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 -
O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs
The auto parts retailer is working closely with its partners to buffer for any potential impact, including by assessing their financial stability and product quality.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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 , Philip Neuffer • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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 -
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 -
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 Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 4, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • 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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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 -
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 Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 8, 2025