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2024’s top procurement insights
Tariff mitigation and the de minimis debate dominated sourcing discussions this year.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.
Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Chewy peak season aided by automation
The pet e-tailer’s automated fulfillment centers improved productivity during its highest order period.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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La-Z-Boy ‘positioned relatively well’ ahead of China tariffs
But proposed tariffs on Mexico could have a larger impact on the furniture retailer's supply chain.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses
The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs
Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery
The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to schedule a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.
By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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S&S Activewear deploys over 200 distribution center robots
The autonomous picking solutions aim to increase production output at two facilities in Nevada and Pennsylvania.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to dust off tariff playbook from first Trump presidency
The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch
Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Amazon faces allegations it withheld Prime delivery in parts of Washington, DC
The e-commerce giant called claims it stopped providing its fastest shipping services to two zip codes "categorically false.”
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Best Buy expects tariffs to drive price increases
Vendors, customers and the electronics retailer itself will all share the brunt of increased prices, CEO Corie Barry said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Walmart to close New Jersey Sam’s Club fulfillment center
Operations at the Swedesboro center will be relocated to other facilities within the retailer’s fulfillment network, a spokesperson said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Burlington credits distribution center investments for Q3 cost reductions
The discount retailer aims to own more of its facilities while pushing for greater productivity through automation.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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TJX: Tariffs provide buying opportunities
Vendors bringing in goods early to minimize risk could create an inventory surplus for the company to snatch up at favorable prices.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RoadieHow Benjamin Moore is leveling the same-day delivery playing field for its dealers
Benjamin Moore is helping its independent retailers level the playing field with ultrafast delivery.
Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance
The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Macy’s delays full Q3 report over delivery accounting snafu
Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, which overshadowed an otherwise decent quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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‘Everything is on the table’: Williams-Sonoma preps for tariff hikes
The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said on an earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions
The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist
Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Lowe’s braces for potential tariff hikes
The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions
The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024
