Retail


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    TJX: Tariffs provide buying opportunities

    Vendors bringing in goods early to minimize risk could create an inventory surplus for the company to snatch up at favorable prices.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    How Benjamin Moore is leveling the same-day delivery playing field for its dealers

    Benjamin Moore is helping its independent retailers level the playing field with ultrafast delivery.

    Dec. 2, 2024
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    Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance

    The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans. 

    By Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    Macy’s delays full Q3 report over delivery accounting snafu

    Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, which overshadowed an otherwise decent quarter.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024
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    ‘Everything is on the table’: Williams-Sonoma preps for tariff hikes

    The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said in an earnings call.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions

    The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist

    Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order

    Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    Lowe’s braces for potential tariff hikes

    The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions

    The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year. 

    By Updated Nov. 20, 2024
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    Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs

    The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China

    The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center

    The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

    The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists. 

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

    A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model

    As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    Steve Madden to slash China sourcing as tariff concerns escalate

    The fashion brand is among several companies looking to limit their exposure to President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariff hikes.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    True Value preps for Oregon warehouse closure amid bankruptcy

    The hardware retailer could begin closing the regional distribution center on Dec. 7, with the shutdown impacting 98 employees.

    By Nov. 5, 2024
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    Hasbro’s supply chain overhaul leads 2024 cost savings

    The toy and game company’s long-term transformation plan has focused heavily on reducing inventory, a trend that continued in Q3.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Skechers’ Q3 inventory spike doesn’t dim peak season outlook

    The shoemaker is seeing overstock in China and in-transit, but the company can move products across markets as needed.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Wayfair to close returns center in Kentucky

    Taking effect at the end of 2025, the move will also impact an outlet store at the same location as the company trims expenses.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    Giant Eagle initiates warehouse management system upgrades

    The grocery retailer is now using a cloud-based platform at three distribution centers, with plans to expand to the rest of its network by next summer.

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores

    The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24 as the company looks to reduce overlap in its fast shipping offerings.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Retail inventories in good shape for holidays: NRF CEO

    Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.

    By Oct. 22, 2024