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Carrier diversity key to holiday success in a high cost environment
Even saving a few dollars per order on shipping fees can free up capital for other parts of a business, UniUni Chief Revenue Officer Sheila Berry said.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 25, 2026 -
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Companies channel IEEPA tariff refunds into their coffers, Atlanta Fed says
While most firms are keeping the returned cash, the institution said “a nontrivial portion” of refunds is being used to benefit customers and employees.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 24, 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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Amazon: AI supply chain agents among seller upgrades
The company will offer inbound planning and aged inventory agents as part of a larger push to help sellers grow internationally.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Lowe’s debuts drone delivery pilot with Wing, DoorDash
The initial rollout at a North Carolina store involves over 100 SKUs and could later expand to other locations.
By Max Garland • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Amazon debuts direct rail service for Los Angeles-to-East Coast shipments
Standard Ocean Express moves inventory cross-country faster than other options, the company said.
By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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P.F. Chang’s renews tech partnership to sharpen inventory management, purchasing
Through an extended partnership with ArrowStream, the restaurant operator will continue to manage inventory and supply contracts while monitoring spending.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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Wegmans invests $110M in its supply chain
The grocer is building a new facility in its home base of upstate New York and consolidating operations to limit its reliance on third-party providers.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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TJX CEO: Distribution model will help weather El Niño
The off-price retailer’s supply chain strategy allows it to hold inventory instead of going straight to stores, according to a Q2 earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 18, 2026 -
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3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge
Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large, Scott Anderson told Supply Chain Dive.
By Max Garland • Sept. 18, 2026 -
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Target: Supplier energy transitions key for Scope 3 reductions
The retailer said efforts such as its Forward Renew program in partnership with Schneider Electric are the most impactful for reducing its upstream carbon footprint.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 18, 2026 -
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UNFI consolidates Midwest facilities to leverage automation
The grocery wholesaler's latest move to shrink its network comes alongside the implementation of lean daily management at 44 distribution centers.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Macy’s rolls out AI inventory replenishment tool
The forecasting capability is moving from pilot to broader implementation as the retailer targets improved in-stock levels and operational efficiencies.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Burlington advances on-site solar strategy across distribution network
The off-price retailer is planning installations at upcoming facilities in Arizona and California, as well as an existing warehouse in Georgia.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 15, 2026 -
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Shein opens automated distribution center in Indiana
The 737,000-square-foot facility, slated to begin operations this month, features a goods-to-person fulfillment system to boost efficiency and employee safety.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Lands’ End continues backlog recovery from WMS hiccup
The rollout impacted some shipments in Q2, but the company expects benefits from the technology in the long term.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2026 -
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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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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
