Aldi to open three distribution centers by 2029

The additions aim to support the grocery chain’s U.S. expansion plans, which include the opening of 180 stores by the end of 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 13, 2026

Macy’s to close Oklahoma fulfillment center

The Tulsa County facility is slated to shutter this spring, a company spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2026

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores

The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further, covering Los Angeles, Cincinnati and other cities.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2026

Returns as a revenue engine: A playbook for margin recovery

Employing a rule-based decision tree for returns can drive superior inventory profitability and sustainably, writes Sai Teja Yerapothina, a senior director of last-mile delivery at Walmart. 

By Sai Teja Yerapothina • Jan. 9, 2026

5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026

Employees say they’re fuzzy on their employers’ AI strategy

Front-line workers in sectors such as retail, healthcare and manufacturing are less likely to use AI than those in “knowledge-based” jobs, according to Gallup. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 7, 2026

CBP to cease paper-based refunds

The moves comes as importers continue to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on executive tariff powers that could lead to a rush of refund requests. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 7, 2026

Revisiting big c-store supply chain moves of 2025

Love’s and Circle K were among the retailers to sign new or expanded supplier deals, while Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened distribution centers.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 5, 2026

White House delays furniture tariff increases for a year

The U.S. is pushing back duty increases due to "productive negotiations" with trading partners, keeping the current 25% rate in effect.

By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2026

Duluth Trading’s efforts to rightsize inventory receipts pay off

The workwear retailer plans to have its stock reflect more of its core products and will cut SKUs throughout 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 23, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors touts cargo frontloading wins

Although it was “sweaty knuckles” at first, moving goods ahead of tariff escalations enabled the retailer to sell items at last year’s prices, EVP and CFO Earl Ford said.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 23, 2025

Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025

Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts

The big-box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 22, 2025

Calvin Klein owner sees higher inventory costs due to tariffs

PVH Corp. reported that inventory costs were up 3% year over year — the bulk of which was attributed to tariffs.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 22, 2025

Giant Food and The Giant Company to shutter centralized e-commerce centers

The Ahold Delhaize-owned chains plan to stop operating six facilities in early 2026 as they shift to in-store fulfillment.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2025

Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025

How Home Depot sped up its supply chain — and what comes next

The home improvement retailer has built an expansive network of distribution centers for faster deliveries. It's now looking to maximize the potential of those assets.

By Max Garland • Dec. 18, 2025

Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift

The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025

Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 17, 2025

5 ways Walmart leveled up its delivery game in 2025

From drones to dark stores, the retail giant made fast and efficient shipping a priority this year.

By Max Garland • Dec. 17, 2025

UNFI boosts supply chain performance with lean management

The company has improved throughput and on-time delivery at distribution centers at which it has installed a standardized lean operating model.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2025

Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2025

Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center

The new facility comes as the grocery retailer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 15, 2025

Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year

The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 15, 2025

Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout

The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 15, 2025