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3 logistics upgrades benefiting Wayfair
Leaders from the retailer detailed multiple initiatives at Home Delivery World 2026, from consolidating deliveries to automating driver calls to customers.
By Max Garland • June 4, 2026 -
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Starbucks ditches AI inventory system after just 9 months
The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system — which employees called “unreliable” — in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported.
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TrendlineAI in Supply Chain Management
Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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Amazon wants sellers to be more precise with handling times
A new requirement aims to push sellers to offer more accurate delivery dates on self-fulfilled SKUs, which the company said can boost sales.
By Max Garland • June 4, 2026 -
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AutoZone’s distribution strategy drives sales gains
The auto parts retailer has made headway on faster store fulfillment as it continues to expand its roster of mega hubs.
By Kelly Stroh • June 4, 2026 -
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Advance Auto Parts nears finish line on distribution center consolidation strategy
The auto parts retailer also plans to open up to 15 market hubs this year as it aims to improve same-day hard parts coverage across its store network.
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Target launches $367M food distribution center in Colorado
The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.
By Peyton Bigora • June 2, 2026 -
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Ulta Beauty taps Uber Eats for delivery
The beauty retailer has also partnered with Instacart and DoorDash as the fast delivery market grows.
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E.l.f expects $58.5M in tariff refunds to fuel price cuts
In its last fiscal year, the beauty brand grappled with a roughly 55% tariff rate, which drove the need for price adjustments.
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Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster
More than 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, EVP and CFO John David Rainey said.
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Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures
CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.
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Target touts improved inventory turns in Q1
The retailer aims to leverage artificial intelligence tools alongside its two new facilities to reduce volatility and in-stock issues.
By Kelly Stroh • May 26, 2026 -
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CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B
As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.
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Sherwin-Williams partnership enables outbound volume boost during peak
The paint brand partnered with ITS Logistics for transport from its Nevada distribution center to circumvent capacity issues.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 26, 2026 -
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Walmart rolling out simplified inbound logistics for suppliers
The retailer's Prepaid Consolidation Program enables suppliers to send products to one location, rather than managing shipments to multiple distribution centers.
By Max Garland • May 26, 2026 -
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What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery
The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said at Home Delivery World 2026.
By Max Garland • May 22, 2026 -
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Havertys Furniture battles rising fuel costs across supply chain
The retailer is facing elevated vendor input costs and higher delivery fleet expenses as Iran war ripple effects challenge the furniture industry.
By Max Garland • May 20, 2026 -
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Under Armour reaches 25% SKU reduction goal
The retailer has made efforts to trim its product mix over the last two years as part of a more disciplined inventory management strategy.
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DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles
The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 19, 2026 -
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Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief
Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.
By Max Garland • May 19, 2026 -
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O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push
The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.
By Kelly Stroh • May 15, 2026 -
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How the USPS improved its 2025 peak season performance
Communication and processing upgrades helped, but several services still fell short of performance targets, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General.
By Max Garland • May 15, 2026 -
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Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency
A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 14, 2026 -
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FedEx, Maersk and GXO downplay Amazon Supply Chain Services threat
The logistics companies said their capabilities and focus areas are largely different from what Amazon is now offering to all businesses.
By Max Garland • May 13, 2026 -
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Bob’s Discount Furniture details tariff, fuel mitigation strategies
The furniture retailer, which is grappling with a 25% upholstery tariff, uses a three-step playbook to counter added duties, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 13, 2026 -
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Ulta to open nearly 400K square-foot distribution center in Utah
The Salt Lake City facility aims to service up to 180 stores in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain Plains region and support the retailer’s distribution hub in Fresno, California.
By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026
