Walmart flags fewer supplier standard violations

The retailer logged 754 cases in fiscal 2026, down 35% year over year, according to its latest ESG report.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 12, 2026

Jalapeños served at Qdoba, Chipotle tied to Salmonella outbreak

Both chains stopped serving potentially contaminated peppers after hundreds of consumers across 27 states fell ill.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 11, 2026

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Walmart proposes fulfillment warehouse in New York

The retailer filed a request to build a 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Wallkill, Orange County, in July.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 11, 2026

Amazon combines air, ground operations teams

The organizational change will drive faster decisions and sharper planning for the company's middle-mile transportation network, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2026

Ahold Delhaize winds down plans for 2 automated frozen warehouses

The grocer and supply chain solutions company Americold are closing a facility in Pennsylvania and halting plans for one in Connecticut. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2026

Michael Kors owner says port congestion spurred inventory delays

Capri Holdings is working to accelerate receipts where possible, turning to air freight and working with freight forwarders to tap faster vessels.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 10, 2026

O’Reilly Automotive, suppliers sharing tariff refund benefits

The auto parts retailer hasn’t paid a lot of direct tariffs, as its sourcing model primarily depends on suppliers as the importer of record, per an earnings call.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 6, 2026

Starbucks targets 24-hour inventory replenishment

The effort comes after the coffeehouse chain pulled the plug on an AI-powered inventory management tool after nine months.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 6, 2026

Retailers — eager for cash — sell off rights to potential tariff refunds

A secondary market has emerged for retailers, such as American Eagle Outfitters and The Children's Place, to get capital quicker by monetizing tariff refunds. 

By Dani James • Aug. 6, 2026

Gymshark names new chief supply chain officer

Matt Rogers joined the fitness apparel brand in 2023 and previously held the role of global supply chain director.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2026

Chipotle pulls some jalapeños over Salmonella concerns

The brand removed peppers that its ingredient traceability system identified as potentially contaminated and replaced them with products from alternate suppliers.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 5, 2026

Behind the scenes of Amazon’s automated Washington warehouse

Hercules robots and packing technology help power the fulfillment center in Kent. Here's a step-by-step tour.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 4, 2026

Farm Rio targets digitized supply chain, improved traceability

The apparel brand is using several solutions from software company Inspectorio to automate operations as it looks to scale its international footprint.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 3, 2026

Walmart, Wing launch drone delivery service in Florida

The offering, which will cover five Orlando-area stores, is part of an expanding partnership between the two companies.

By Max Garland • Aug. 3, 2026

Amazon to issue tariff refunds in ‘limited set of circumstances’

The e-commerce giant also will use the $600 million it has recouped from invalidated tariffs to lower prices for shoppers, per a Thursday earnings call.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 3, 2026

Amazon’s 2025 emissions jump as AI brings ‘momentum and complexity’: report

The company’s absolute carbon emissions rose 16% year-over-year in 2025, driven primarily by scope 3 emissions, as it rapidly added data center capacity. 

By Lamar Johnson • July 31, 2026

Best Buy adds solar field to power California distribution center

The effort is one of way the retailer is slashing supply chain emissions.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 31, 2026

Walgreens opens Washington micro-fulfillment center

The automated facility in Kent is set to support 196 Walgreens stores across the region by streamlining prescription fulfillment.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 30, 2026

Caraway Home’s 3PL collaboration drives parcel savings, returns benefits

A live rate-shopping tool and custom reverse logistics workflow from ITS Logistics is aiding the home goods brand's omnichannel strategy.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 29, 2026

Fashion brands plan to consolidate sourcing over next 2 years

Companies are maintaining the geographic diversity they already have while prioritizing flexibility and compliance rigor, per a 2026 fashion benchmarking study.

By Kelly Stroh • July 29, 2026

How Walmart uses AI to limit weather disruptions in its supply chain

The retailer uses technology to determine how to reroute or position inventory before severe weather events occur, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • July 29, 2026

Amazon to add supply chain facilities in New York, Texas

The e-commerce giant is in the early stages of building a distribution center in the Lone Star State while prepping a Long Island operations site, the company told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • July 28, 2026

Gap meets 2025 fabric sourcing goals, emissions cuts uneven

The retailer procured 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources in fiscal 2025, but certain emissions increased from the prior year, per its annual environmental report.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 28, 2026

Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse

The regional grocer is moving away from self-operated facilities and is actively developing long-term plans for the Missouri site, set to close in 2027. 

By Peyton Bigora • July 27, 2026

American Eagle Outfitters to open $41M North Carolina distribution center

The facility, which will service the southeastern U.S., is expected to start operations in early 2027 and create over 200 jobs.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2026