Asos seeks optimized supply chain with new tech integration

The apparel company is using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform to gain real-time visibility of its distribution, fulfillment and logistics operations.

By Kelly Stroh • July 14, 2025

Joann supplier going out of business

Design Group Americas, whose portfolio includes sewing pattern brands like McCall’s, Simplicity, Butterick and Vogue, was sold off in May for $1.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2025

Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure

The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.

By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2025

Amazon ups maximum box length for FBA orders

The jump from 25 inches to 36 inches opens the door for Fulfillment by Amazon users to update their packaging designs and potentially trim logistics costs.

By Max Garland • July 11, 2025

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins industry praise

Retail, manufacturing and logistics organizations commended the bill’s tax cuts, lower depreciation rates and the end of the de minimis exemption.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2025

Giant Eagle continues push to optimize, integrate warehouse workflows

The grocery retailer plans to adopt the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform at all of its distribution centers by September.

By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Cost accounting can more accurately assess the impact of tariffs at the item level, one expert said.

By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2025

Walmart opens first owned-and-operated case-ready beef facility

The facility will process, pack and ship beef to distribution centers to serve the retailer's Midwest stores.

By Peyton Bigora • July 7, 2025

De minimis exemption slated to end in 2027

Commercial use of the trade tool allowing low-cost imports to avoid duties will be repealed as part of an expansive bill President Donald Trump signed on Friday.

By Max Garland • July 4, 2025

Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes

The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025

‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.

By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025

J.C. Penney to close Texas warehouse

The closure in Haslet will impact around 300 employees. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy

The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery

The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025

JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing. 

By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025

Sportsman’s Warehouse to pull forward holiday shipments to skirt tariffs

The retailer is focused on buying core items while cutting SKUs to battle market uncertainty and simplify its assortment.

By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2025

Amazon temporarily waives seller fee tied to Walmart orders

Multi-Channel Fulfillment users previously faced a 5% surcharge when they used non-Amazon carriers to deliver Walmart orders.

By Max Garland • June 24, 2025

Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics

The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2025

Kohl’s to close Ohio fulfillment center, lay off 768

The workforce reduction is due to increased shipping efficiency at other facilities, the discount retailer said.

By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2025

7 Brew hires first supply chain chief

Christopher Held will help scale operations and ensure product consistency at the fast-growing coffee chain.

By Julie Littman • June 17, 2025

US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers

The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.

By Robert Freedman , Philip Neuffer • June 16, 2025

Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

By Philip Neuffer • June 11, 2025

Dollar General sees ‘big win’ from SKU reduction

The discount retailer has already cut 1,000 product types from its assortment to make shelf space for in-demand inventory.

By Kelly Stroh • June 10, 2025

Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact

The retailer will adjust orders based on demand while slashing its exposure to countries facing higher U.S. tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • June 10, 2025