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Claire’s opens Illinois distribution center to boost inventory flow
The nearly 250,000-square-foot Elgin facility is equipped to reduce handling touchpoints while increasing product visibility, a spokesperson said.
By Kelly Stroh • June 25, 2026 -
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Kroger is working with suppliers to optimize costs
The grocery retailer is pushing negotiations and intentionally leveraging direct sourcing to optimize the cost of goods.
By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2026 -
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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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How low T-shirt pricing impacts supplier labor conditions
Despite inflation, reduced costs for the apparel staple spur negative consequences for workers’ wages and safety, per nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 23, 2026 -
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Lands’ End warehouse system rollout spurs temporary backlog
The snag has since been resolved, with the retailer fulfilling some orders within a day of using the implemented system, per CFO Bernard McCracken.
By Kelly Stroh • June 23, 2026 -
Duluth Trading taps Amazon for fulfillment on e-commerce giant’s site
The wholesale model aims to enable the workwear retailer to tap into the popularity of Prime shipping while freeing up time to focus on its digital portfolio and stores.
By Max Garland • June 22, 2026 -
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BJ’s Wholesale Club uses tariff refunds to cut prices
The rebates helped reduce overall retail prices by about half a percentage point.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 18, 2026 -
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Burlington opens high-tech distribution center in Georgia
The 2 million-square-foot facility features sortation and automated systems along with custom software to increase supply chain speed and throughput.
By Kelly Stroh • June 17, 2026 -
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Why furniture delivery isn’t part of Ollie’s plans
Customers aren't willing to pay extra for shipping, while free delivery could squeeze margins, the retailer's CEO said.
By Max Garland • June 16, 2026 -
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Walmart plans $8M phase of Texas distribution center remodel
The latest step of the renovation includes installing new electrical and material-handling equipment and is set to begin in August.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 16, 2026 -
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Grocery Outlet turns to AI to modernize supply chain
The discounter will use Afresh’s ordering technology across its store categories to support its quickly rotating assortment.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 15, 2026 -
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Burlington bets on ocean contracts to combat elevated freight costs
The retailer is also increasing the amount of product packed and loaded for inbound and outbound shipments, Chief Supply Chain Officer Greg Shultz told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 10, 2026 -
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Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network
The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.
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How Gong cha overhauled its supply chain for US growth
The bubble tea brand has standardized its supply chain playbook by moving to a direct franchising system, according to Alan Davis, director of supply chain for the Americas.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2026 -
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Why Tommy John centralized its fulfillment operations
The brand’s shift from using multiple fulfillment partners to a single provider closed visibility gaps, its CFO told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2026 -
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Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan
The companies aim to start operations in Philadelphia, Phoenix and other metros by 2027 as the retailer advances its fast delivery push.
By Max Garland • June 9, 2026 -
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Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix
The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.
By Max Garland • June 8, 2026 -
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Dollar General’s fast delivery offering helps lift sales
About half of the retailer's sub-hour orders were delivered in under 30 minutes in Q1, CEO Todd Vasos said.
By Max Garland • June 8, 2026 -
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Delivery reliability trumps speed, Macy’s and Ulta execs say
Maintaining on-time delivery promises will keep shoppers coming back, but fast shipping still has a role to play, retail leaders said at Home Delivery World 2026.
By Max Garland • June 5, 2026 -
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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.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 4, 2026 -
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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.
By Kelly Stroh • June 2, 2026 -
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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.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2026
