Bankrupt Rite Aid cleared to pay $138M it owes suppliers

The drug store retailer is trying to keep its relationships with suppliers intact, including with drugmaker McKesson, which had threatened to stop shipping products.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2023

Ross names president of operations

Stephen Brinkley, a veteran of SportChek, Target and Circuit City, was appointed to the newly created position.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 20, 2023

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Hy-Vee to deploy micro-fulfillment centers from Takeoff Technologies

The automation company expects to supply over 20 online grocery facilities to the grocer through a multiyear deal, with the first sites set to open in 2024.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2023

Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center

The 900,000-square-foot facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 19, 2023

American Eagle hires new supply chain chief

Sarah Clarke, previously with Calvin Klein brand owner PVH, will oversee everything from sourcing to distribution at the apparel company.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

By the numbers: How retailers stack up on inventory

Going into Q3, many major players cleaned up their inventories after last year’s surge in stock levels, with benefits to margins. Not everyone fared equally, however.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 17, 2023

Walmart pouring $350M into new dairy facility

The facility builds on the retailer’s efforts to control more of its fresh foods supply chain. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 17, 2023

REI opens Tennessee distribution center to support 60-plus stores

The 400,000-square-foot center in Lebanon is equipped with technology to improve picking efficiency, a spokesperson said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023

Under Armour taps Gap veteran as chief supply chain officer

Shawn Curran joins the footwear and apparel brand after three decades with Gap.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 13, 2023

REI secures approval for science-based emissions targets

The retailer is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, and is pushing some of its suppliers to adopt certified targets by 2025.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2023

Levi’s brings inventory under control, expands supplier base

The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2023

New Balance to discontinue use of kangaroo leather by the end of 2024

The sportswear manufacturer joins Nike and Puma, both of which pledged earlier this year to curb their use of the animal skin.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 11, 2023

Stitch Fix to close Dallas distribution center

The apparel e-retailer will lay off more than 500 employees as it focuses on its facilities in Atlanta, Phoenix and Indianapolis.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 10, 2023

Walmart GoLocal lands Shipt executive Rina Hurst as its new VP

The former chief business officer for the Target-owned company will focus on scaling and expanding the retail giant's delivery service platform.

By Max Garland • Oct. 9, 2023

Nike kicks the inventory doldrums with levels down 10%

The sportswear giant has come a long way from a year ago, when stock levels were surging with retailers and consumers pulling back on purchasing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 9, 2023

Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts

Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2023

How to navigate carrier-shipper relationships during peak season

Sharing demand and capacity forecasts will help provide strong holiday delivery service, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2023

How shippers can reduce their exposure to potential peak surcharges

Conversations on pricing and discounts will help establish a reasonable cost basis for transportation, experts said during a Supply Chain Dive panel.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2023

The ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain

From pollution to human rights violations, new European laws are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 28, 2023

MycoWorks begins production of mushroom biofiber at new South Carolina facility

The factory could produce millions of square feet of the firm’s leather alternative material each year.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 25, 2023

How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season

Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 22, 2023

Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger

The grocery giant said it will increase local sourcing by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 22, 2023

Furniture-maker Noble House falls into bankruptcy, owes overseas suppliers millions

The company, which sells to some of the largest U.S. retailers, suffered from rising costs and disruptions in its supply chain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 21, 2023

Walmart wants employees to make more last-mile deliveries

The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.

By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023

Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2,000 trucks by year’s end

The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 18, 2023