‘It’s a tough industry out there’: A look at the furniture supply chain’s challenging year

Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2024

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 1.8M more Texas homes

The retailer is working with Wing and Zipline to reach up to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's population.

By Max Garland • Jan. 10, 2024

Nike pares back supply as demand remains sluggish

The brand is also looking to cut $2 billion in costs through layoffs as well as operational and procurement changes.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024

Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023

‘Mafia-style’: A look at Temu’s latest allegations that Shein has a chokehold on the supply chain

The ultra-fast fashion company accuses its larger rival of being “a glorified label maker” that bullies suppliers into loyalty.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2023

Walmart taps India-based bicycle maker as it ramps up sourcing from the country

The retailer is planning a supplier summit in New Delhi early next year as it eyes $10 billion in annual exports by 2027.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 15, 2023

Dollar Tree prepares for streamlined delivery rollout

The retailer will begin using rotacarts at its North Carolina distribution center this month.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2023

Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2023

Five Below looks to tech, analytics to optimize inventory

As the discount retailer aims to speed up its supply chain and hold back costs, it has also opened a sourcing office in India.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2023

Can robots help workers meet growing fulfillment demands?

How have 3PLs and retailers used autonomous mobile robots to handle peak season e-commerce growth?

Dec. 11, 2023

5 delivery strategies to enhance customer experience

With 70% of customers dropping off at the point-of-purchase, retailers must ace the checkout experience – including delivery – if they want to win and retain customers.

By Alex Rosen, Head of Channel Partnerships, Walmart GoLocal • Dec. 11, 2023

Best Buy to offer deliveries via DoorDash

The partnership marks the first national consumer electronics retailer available on the DoorDash marketplace.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 7, 2023

Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing

In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 6, 2023

Best Buy increases reliance on distribution centers for customer delivery

By reducing the share of online orders shipped from stores, the retailer's employees can focus more on customer-facing services, its CEO said.

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023

Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility

The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023

Stewart’s launches coffee delivery subscription

Customers can get bagged or specialty coffee delivered to their homes every week, every two weeks or every month.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 4, 2023

Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing

The apparel company has been cautious in its own purchasing while trying to meet the needs of department stores and other retailers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023

Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins

After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023

Walmart to create platform that easily works with suppliers

The retailer is working with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 29, 2023

Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center

The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.

By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2023

How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare

After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023

Walmart adding parcel stations for faster delivery, greater density

The retailer plans to have more than 40 stations, described as mini post offices, in its stores by the end of 2023.

By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2023

With lean inventory, Target ekes out more profit from lower sales

Trim stock levels and a faster supply chain helped the retailer chase faster-moving goods and keep replenishing them on its shelves.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023

After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023

Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory

Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2023