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Macy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center
The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multi-year supply chain revamp.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 31, 2025 -
Mattel feels tariff crunch as holidays near
To mitigate levies, retailers are making more frequent but smaller orders while pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker.
By Daphne Howland , Philip Neuffer • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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Ahold Delhaize invests $860M to build North Carolina distribution center
The facility will primarily support the Food Lion banner and marks the company’s fourth facility in the state.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 24, 2025 -
A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs
As costs rise, companies have explored their options to shrink dimensions or change materials altogether.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2025 -
Levi’s nears completion of warehouse network transition
The jeans maker will cease simultaneously operating owned distribution centers by early next year as it continues a strategic shift to leasing more facilities.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 27, 2025 -
Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp
The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025 -
Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy
The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025 -
Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan
The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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How a cookware company is using Amazon’s supply chain services
Avacraft is simplifying inventory management and documentation processes with support from the e-commerce giant’s offerings, CEO Asha Kangralkar said.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025 -
Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform
Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.
By Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025 -
Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer
Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 8, 2025 -
Tariffs aren’t swaying fashion brands toward domestic sourcing
Ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and the need for significant production investments present industry hurdles, per a 2025 fashion benchmarking study.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 8, 2025 -
Kroger to use DoorDash’s DashMart service for delivery
Building on a nationwide partnership announced last week, the grocer will rely on the service’s sites to fulfill groceries and household goods.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2025 -
4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain
“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025 -
Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center
Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025 -
American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures
By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 6, 2025 -
Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center
The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 7, 2025 -
What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season
Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 3, 2025 -
Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026
Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025 -
Walmart invests $300M in North Carolina fulfillment center
The 1.2-million-square-foot facility will ship large and bulky items, such as patio furniture and lawnmowers.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025 -
Poshmark taps USPS Ground Advantage for lower shipping rates
The fashion resale marketplace, which previously used Priority Mail, said delivery fees are the lowest they've been since 2017 due to the shift.
By Max Garland • Oct. 1, 2025 -
Grocery Outlet names new supply chain leader
Scott Fremont started as chief supply chain officer for the grocery chain earlier this month following nearly 18 years with Target.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14
An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Why this kids subscription box service shifted to Amazon Shipping
The e-commerce giant’s offering is helping KiwiCo improve delivery speed while reducing costs, the toy company's VP of Operations Rick Zumpano said.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 29, 2025 -
BarkBox owner switches to Amazon for shipping
Bark made the jump to mitigate rising delivery costs and speed up transit times, per Chief Supply Chain Officer James O'Leary.
By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2025