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

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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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

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

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 Phil Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024

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

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

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

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 Phil Neuffer • Dec. 3, 2024

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

How 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

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 Phil Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024

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 Phil Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

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

‘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

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 Phil Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024

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

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

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

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 Phil Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024

Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs

The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 18, 2024

Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China

The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 18, 2024

Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center

The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024

As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024

Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024