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 Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024

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

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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

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

‘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 Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 25, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024

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 Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024

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 Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024

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

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 Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 18, 2024

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 Kelly Stroh • Nov. 18, 2024

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 Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024

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

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 Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

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 Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 4, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 4, 2024

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 Max Garland • Oct. 31, 2024

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 Philip Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2024

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 Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2024

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 Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 22, 2024