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

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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AI 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.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

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

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

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

Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities

The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2026

Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?

The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.

By Max Garland • Updated May 7, 2026

Why more retailers are offering same-day delivery

Fast shipping offers an edge in certain scenarios, although the formula for success can vary by retailer, experts say.

By Max Garland • May 7, 2026

Amazon, Walmart seek source reduction solutions from suppliers

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Retailer Forum initially considered challenges with flexibles and will next focus on bottles, containers and closures.

By Maria Rachal • May 5, 2026

Amazon opens logistics network to all businesses

Amazon Supply Chain Services covers freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel delivery, including for non-Amazon sellers, with 3M and Lands' End among its users.

By Max Garland • May 4, 2026

Target launches new kind of supply chain facility

The Houston Receive Center gives the retailer more inventory-holding capacity before sending products to downstream locations.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2026

Gap targets improved traceability operations, data collection

The retailer aims to enhance coordination with suppliers using an AI layer from supply chain software company Inspectorio.

By Kelly Stroh • April 28, 2026

Burlington builds automated, 2M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

The retailer expects to open the facility in 2028 and says the addition will help speed up operations.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 27, 2026

Bassett Furniture faces higher transport, material costs

The furniture retailer’s captive freight relationship with J.B. Hunt Transport Services has subjected it to weekly surcharges as diesel prices fluctuate due to the Iran war.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 27, 2026

Lululemon touts inventory wins from SKU cuts, rebalancing

The apparel brand predicts that inventory will be flat on a unit basis this year as it continues to tangle with tariff headwinds. 

By Phil Neuffer • April 27, 2026

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

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 Kelly Stroh • April 24, 2026

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

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 Max Garland • April 23, 2026

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 Max Garland • April 23, 2026

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 Kelly Stroh • April 21, 2026

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 Kelly Stroh • April 21, 2026

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 Kelly Stroh • April 20, 2026