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    Mattress Firm parent to buy one of its suppliers for $2.5B

    Somnigroup is set to acquire Leggett & Platt as the companies seek synergy opportunities across sourcing, operations and product innovation.

    By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2026
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    Lowe’s taps tech to unify inventory planning, replenishment

    The retailer is expanding its partnership with Relex Solutions to improve in-stock levels using an AI-driven platform to analyze demand trends and positioning.

    By April 24, 2026
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    Supply Chain Technology Adoption

    Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Ahold Delhaize USA joins Responsible Labor Initiative

    The supermarket chain will help tackle human rights risks in global food and beverage supply chains as a member of the international group.

    By Sam Silverstein • April 23, 2026
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    Sam’s Club launches 1-hour delivery to meet fast shipping demand

    The retailer has rolled out its new Express delivery tier to over 600 locations, expanding upon its existing three-hour service.

    By April 23, 2026
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    Tractor Supply’s delivery volume jumps as final-mile plan advances

    Customers are tapping the retailer's growing capabilities for deliveries involving larger order quantities, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.

    By April 23, 2026
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    Amazon to renovate Florida facility, prompting temporary closure

    The fulfillment center is expected to reopen in mid-to-late 2028, employing more than 1,000 people, an Amazon spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

    By April 21, 2026
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    Dollar General names VP of supply chain optimization

    In addition to appointing Matt Lucas to guide improvements in the retailer's supply chain network, Kyle Gorman was promoted to VP of distribution.

    By April 21, 2026
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    Pandora upgrades WMS as part of supply chain tech overhaul

    The jeweler plans to implement Hardis Supply Chain’s cloud-based software at its North America distribution center this summer as part of a larger supply chain overhaul.

    By April 20, 2026
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    Amazon opens China distribution center for US-bound seller inventory

    The Shenzhen facility offers low-cost bulk storage near manufacturing origin before transit to the U.S., providing flexibility for merchants.

    By April 20, 2026
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    Rethinking supply chain strategy in uncertain times: How to build a more adaptable fulfillment network

    Adaptability is the new advantage in fulfillment strategy. Here’s how to build it.

    By Brian Mattingly, Executive Vice President, Operations at Saddle Creek Logistics Services • April 20, 2026
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    Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York

    The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.

    By April 17, 2026
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    Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategy

    The deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.

    By April 16, 2026
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    Sportsman’s Warehouse hones in on inventory timing

    The retailer said its spring season inventory is set to arrive later in a bid to boost product turnaround and productivity.

    By April 14, 2026
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    PVH expects improved tariff mitigation results in 2026

    The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger plans to offset 60% of the financial impact of levies this year, doubling the percentage it achieved in 2025.

    By April 14, 2026
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    Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt

    The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.

    By April 9, 2026
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    Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities

    Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.

    By April 9, 2026
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    Walmart to close Illinois fulfillment center

    Operations at the Matteson facility will be relocated to other NextGen facilities in Walmart’s fulfillment network, impacting 111 employees.

    By April 7, 2026
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    Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.

    The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.

    By Dani James • April 7, 2026
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    Postal Service, Amazon reach scaled-back delivery deal

    The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.

    By April 7, 2026
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    Ulta doubled store fulfillment capabilities in 2025

    The beauty retailer grew its ship-from-store program to 1,000 stores in fiscal year 2025, while its fulfillment center footprint remained flat compared to 2024.

    By Dani James • April 6, 2026
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    Pandora’s Canada distribution center to help bypass US tariffs

    Previously, online orders destined for Canada had to pass through U.S. customs.

    By April 6, 2026
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    Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping

    The major U.S. toymaker and entertainment company is still working to assess if company data was stolen in the attack.

    By David Jones • April 3, 2026
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    Williams-Sonoma isn’t planning for tariff refunds anytime soon

    The home goods retailer isn’t baking any potential returns for eliminated tariffs into its 2026 financial expectations, executives said on a recent earnings call.

    By April 2, 2026
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    Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment

    The increase, averaging 17 cents per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war.

    By April 2, 2026
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    Walmart to close Massachusetts fulfillment center

    Operations at the Worcester facility will be relocated to other locations, with employee layoffs slated to begin in May.

    By April 1, 2026