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E.l.f expects $58.5M in tariff refunds to fuel price cuts
In its last fiscal year, the beauty brand grappled with a roughly 55% tariff rate, which drove the need for price adjustments.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 28, 2026 -
Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster
More than 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, EVP and CFO John David Rainey said.
By Kelly Stroh • May 28, 2026 -
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TrendlineAI in Supply Chain Management
Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures
CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.
By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2026 -
Target touts improved inventory turns in Q1
The retailer aims to leverage artificial intelligence tools alongside its two new facilities to reduce volatility and in-stock issues.
By Kelly Stroh • May 26, 2026 -
CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B
As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 26, 2026 -
Sherwin-Williams partnership enables outbound volume boost during peak
The paint brand partnered with ITS Logistics for transport from its Nevada distribution center to circumvent capacity issues.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 26, 2026 -
Walmart rolling out simplified inbound logistics for suppliers
The retailer's Prepaid Consolidation Program enables suppliers to send products to one location, rather than managing shipments to multiple distribution centers.
By Max Garland • May 26, 2026 -
What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery
The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said at Home Delivery World 2026.
By Max Garland • May 22, 2026 -
Havertys Furniture battles rising fuel costs across supply chain
The retailer is facing elevated vendor input costs and higher delivery fleet expenses as Iran war ripple effects challenge the furniture industry.
By Max Garland • May 20, 2026 -
Under Armour reaches 25% SKU reduction goal
The retailer has made efforts to trim its product mix over the last two years as part of a more disciplined inventory management strategy.
By Kelly Stroh • May 20, 2026 -
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DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles
The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 19, 2026 -
Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief
Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.
By Max Garland • May 19, 2026 -
O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push
The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.
By Kelly Stroh • May 15, 2026 -
How the USPS improved its 2025 peak season performance
Communication and processing upgrades helped, but several services still fell short of performance targets, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General.
By Max Garland • May 15, 2026 -
Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency
A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 14, 2026 -
FedEx, Maersk and GXO downplay Amazon Supply Chain Services threat
The logistics companies said their capabilities and focus areas are largely different from what Amazon is now offering to all businesses.
By Max Garland • May 13, 2026 -
Bob’s Discount Furniture details tariff, fuel mitigation strategies
The furniture retailer, which is grappling with a 25% upholstery tariff, uses a three-step playbook to counter added duties, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 13, 2026 -
Ulta to open nearly 400K square-foot distribution center in Utah
The Salt Lake City facility aims to service up to 180 stores in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain Plains region and support the retailer’s distribution hub in Fresno, California.
By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026 -
Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities
The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.
By Max Garland • May 12, 2026 -
Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center
The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2026 -
Deep Dive
Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?
The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.
By Max Garland • Updated May 7, 2026 -
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Deep DiveWhy more retailers are offering same-day delivery
Fast shipping offers an edge in certain scenarios, although the formula for success can vary by retailer, experts say.
By Max Garland • May 7, 2026 -
Amazon, Walmart seek source reduction solutions from suppliers
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Retailer Forum initially considered challenges with flexibles and will next focus on bottles, containers and closures.
By Maria Rachal • May 5, 2026 -
Amazon opens logistics network to all businesses
Amazon Supply Chain Services covers freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel delivery, including for non-Amazon sellers, with 3M and Lands' End among its users.
By Max Garland • May 4, 2026 -
Target launches new kind of supply chain facility
The Houston Receive Center gives the retailer more inventory-holding capacity before sending products to downstream locations.
By Max Garland • May 1, 2026