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Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B
The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.
By Nate Delesline III • May 20, 2024 -
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Shein factory employees work 75-hour weeks for low wages: report
The fast fashion giant responded to the allegations by saying the report doesn't convey "the reality" of the organization.
By Laurel Deppen • May 17, 2024 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
Industry member associations expressed disappointment on Biden’s decision to expand Section 301 tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • May 16, 2024 -
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Walmart confirms hundreds of corporate layoffs
The retailer also said “the majority” of remote workers and those at offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto, must relocate — mostly to its Arkansas headquarters.
By Nate Delesline III • May 15, 2024 -
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Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center
The facility places suppliers' less-than-truckload shipments into truckload hauls before sending them off to regional distribution centers.
By S.L. Fuller • May 13, 2024 -
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Macy’s selects entrepreneurs for accelerator program aimed at diversifying supply chain
Participants will meet Macy’s buyers and marketplace teams, with the potential to become vendors.
By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2024 -
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Walmart taps Swisslog to automate 3 milk facilities
The technology platform consists of cranes, palletizing and de-palletizing robots, a pallet conveyor system, a small-load conveyor system and software to operate it all.
By S.L. Fuller • May 7, 2024 -
Williams-Sonoma to pay $3.2M for violating FTC’s Made in USA order
The retailer listed products as being made in the United States when they were manufactured abroad.
By Nate Delesline III • May 7, 2024 -
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Sportsman’s Warehouse invests in inventory management tech to boost in-stock reporting
The retailer partnered with Blue Yonder to develop the system as it looks to keep up with inventory trends.
By Kelly Stroh • May 1, 2024 -
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Walmart GoLocal expands delivery capabilities, client base
The retailer's local delivery platform has evolved to handle big and bulky items, orders out of fulfillment centers and more, VP Rina Hurst told Supply Chain Dive.
By Max Garland • May 1, 2024 -
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How Cotopaxi navigated remediation of a tier 1 supplier
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand chose remediation over removal to avoid exacerbating negative worker impacts, an executive said.
By S.L. Fuller • April 30, 2024 -
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Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center
None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.
By Kelly Stroh • April 30, 2024 -
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UPS’ Happy Returns now powers Shein returns at Forever 21 stores
The company launched a cross-brand capability for online orders returned at stores as it pursues deals with more enterprise retailers.
By Max Garland • April 30, 2024 -
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Lululemon shutters Washington distribution center
The retailer is laying off nearly 130 employees, but a spokesperson said some will relocate to its new Los Angeles location and other facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • April 26, 2024 -
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Nestlé aims for bottle-to-bottle circularity with recyclable shrink sleeves
The company said it explored multiple suppliers and materials for the packaging conversion as it advances its sustainability efforts.
By Maria Rachal • April 26, 2024 -
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Apple cuts 14 suppliers over conflict minerals
The company removed smelters or refiners that were not willing to comply with a third-party audit.
By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024 -
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Lowe’s taps DoorDash for on-demand deliveries
The partnership marks DoorDash’s entry into the home improvement category as the company grows its roster of retailers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 24, 2024 -
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Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations
Evergreen stock and cheaper logistics options helped the furniture seller cut $11 million in inventory costs since last year.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
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Sportsman’s Warehouse cuts SKUs, vendors to support inventory strategy
The retailer has been rationalizing its stock in several product areas, including fishing, to improve productivity.
By Kelly Stroh • April 19, 2024 -
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Instant Pot names supply chain EVP
The company said Rudy Sumarli, hired from Newell Brands, has deep experience in the consumer packaged goods space.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 9, 2024 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors bolsters supply chain leadership with new board member
Monique Picou is the VP of Google Cloud supply chain and operations at Google’s parent, Alphabet.
By S.L. Fuller • April 9, 2024 -
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‘It’s important to get going’: How fashion is navigating the many complexities of sustainability
Understanding supply chains is key to regulatory compliance and scaling solutions, executives said at an American Apparel & Footwear Association’s event.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2024 -
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Burlington to open its biggest distribution center
The automated facility is part of a larger push to increase productivity.
By S.L. Fuller • April 2, 2024 -
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Walmart hikes return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders
The retailer didn't disclose the extent of the increase, which it attributed to "changing market conditions."
By Max Garland • March 29, 2024 -
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5 ways drone delivery providers are advancing in 2024
Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2024
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