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Deep DiveFeces in the food supply: What’s next after summer of Cyclospora
The parasite is hard to trace and harder to kill. With recent cuts to food safety regulators, restaurants and food manufacturers will be hard pressed to keep their supply chains clean.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Tractor Supply’s Petsense selects Instacart for same-day delivery
The pet supply company's exclusive arrangement builds upon Tractor Supply and Instacart's existing relationship.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Warehouse automation
Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse says SKU cuts, inventory timing tweaks pay off
“Our core in-stocks are significantly improved, and our category level inventory is the healthiest it has been in many years,” CEO Paul Stone said.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly pursues more fulfillment center automation
The rental subscription service aims to launch an automated order sortation system and picking solution at its Kansas City-area facility.
By Max Garland • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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What off-price retailers are saying about tariff refunds
TJX said its $331 million reimbursement was partially offset by supply chain investments, while Burlington's $55 million return will be used to boost customer value.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Shoppers’ e-commerce packaging priorities shift in 2026: Ryder
Consumers reported a preference for boxes over mailer bags, but reasons have changed, the logistics company found in a survey.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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The perfect mix: How convenience stores can balance human ideas and AI in SKU planning
The right technology can spot sales patterns and flag gaps, but supply chain leaders still need to make the final call about adding and cutting items, one expert said.
By Michael Brady • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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Gap, Kohl’s among retailers adding DoorDash delivery option
With the new partnerships, DoorDash said it now has more than half a million products eligible for sub-hour delivery.
By Max Garland • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases
CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric mills in the country in 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Boscov’s revamps e-commerce fulfillment operations
The department store retailer is leveraging Manhattan Associates’ ActiveOrder platform to unify inventory management data and processes.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Starbucks hires Nike veteran to lead supply chain operations
Andrew Corner, who has held supply chain roles at Nike and Burberry, was named SVP of supply chain operations at the coffeehouse, effective Aug. 24.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Dollar General deploys AI across distribution centers, stores
The retailer is using Relex Solutions’ supply chain platform to manage ordering schedules, lead times, supplier coordination and fulfillment methods.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Heritage Grocers appoints logistics executive
As chief logistics officer, Adrian Castañeda will lead transportation, distribution and supply chain operations for the Hispanic and ethnic food retailer.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees
The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia
The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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Advance Auto Parts rebids carrier contracts, expects to save tens of millions
The retailer’s focus on transportation efficiency is part of a larger goal to optimize its supply chain through shipment accuracy and distribution center processes.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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H&M, Inditex and PVH’s garment manufacturer called out for alleged union-squashing
Union employees of a Turkish supplier for the apparel brands said they “should not remain silent while union rights are being violated.”
By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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How big box retailers are using tariff refunds
Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe’s offset higher costs.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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BJ’s Wholesale Club to cut SKUs by 20%
The retailer, which has attempted reduction efforts in the past, hopes to bring down its inventory assortment to 6,000 or 6,500 SKUs.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Where Walmart’s packaging ended up on 2025 sustainability targets
The retailer noted “trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost, regulatory requirements, recycled material availability” and more, per its FY2026 ESG Report.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances
The retailer prepositioned inventory and established dedicated trailer capacity to prep for the back-to-school shopping rush, COO Lisa Roath said.
By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USSolving organized retail theft starts with better supply chain data integrity
Cargo theft hit $131M in Q1 alone. Why RFID and serialization are retailers' best defense.
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US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days as domestic production is set to hit the lowest level since 1970.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities
The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 21, 2026
