‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.

By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025

J.C. Penney to close Texas warehouse

The closure in Haslet will impact around 300 employees. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy

The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery

The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025

JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing. 

By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025

Sportsman’s Warehouse to pull forward holiday shipments to skirt tariffs

The retailer is focused on buying core items while cutting SKUs to battle market uncertainty and simplify its assortment.

By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2025

Amazon temporarily waives seller fee tied to Walmart orders

Multi-Channel Fulfillment users previously faced a 5% surcharge when they used non-Amazon carriers to deliver Walmart orders.

By Max Garland • June 24, 2025

Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics

The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2025

Kohl’s to close Ohio fulfillment center, lay off 768

The workforce reduction is due to increased shipping efficiency at other facilities, the discount retailer said.

By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2025

7 Brew hires first supply chain chief

Christopher Held will help scale operations and ensure product consistency at the fast-growing coffee chain.

By Julie Littman • June 17, 2025

US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers

The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.

By Robert Freedman , Philip Neuffer • June 16, 2025

Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

By Philip Neuffer • June 11, 2025

Dollar General sees ‘big win’ from SKU reduction

The discount retailer has already cut 1,000 product types from its assortment to make shelf space for in-demand inventory.

By Kelly Stroh • June 10, 2025

Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact

The retailer will adjust orders based on demand while slashing its exposure to countries facing higher U.S. tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • June 10, 2025

Amazon to shutter Nevada fulfillment center in August

The previously announced closure comes as the e-commerce giant builds a same-day delivery facility in the region. 

By Philip Neuffer • June 9, 2025

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities

Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.

By Max Garland • June 6, 2025

Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected

The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.

By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2025

Lowe’s to maintain competitive pricing structure despite tariffs

The home improvement retailer is also pushing its global diversification efforts and product evaluations to move production away from China.

By Kelly Stroh • June 5, 2025

Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain

The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025

Guitar Center targets optimized inventory planning, visibility

The retailer will use Relex Solutions technology to gain real-time visibility of inventory levels to help reduce stockouts and overstocking.

By Kelly Stroh • June 3, 2025

Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas

The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.

By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2025

Costco holds prices on some tariff-impacted items, CFO says

The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the effect of higher duties on prices of certain “staple” goods like bananas, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 30, 2025

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025

Amazon readies Premium Shipping changes in June

On-time delivery requirements will soften, but sellers in the fast delivery program will be evaluated more frequently.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2025