Gap Inc. lightens inventory load after a year of painful discounting

The apparel seller brought its stock levels down 21% as it prepares to bring supply in line with demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2023

BJ’s ‘last mile delivery model’ improves in-store order fulfillment process

The service involves employees picking items for an order before handing them off to a same-day delivery provider.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2023

Big Lots reports furniture shortages after largest supplier abruptly closes

The shutdown of vendor United Furniture Industries pressured the discount retailer's e-commerce sales.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 15, 2023

Supply chain optimization is a top priority for Nordstrom this year

Building on improvements made in 2022 will help the retailer's business amid a slump in sales, a company executive said.

By Max Garland • March 13, 2023

Disciplined inventory management helped Macy’s weather tough 2022

The retailer has relied on data and analytics to forecast demand and make decisions around purchasing and pricing.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2023

Target to roll out drive-up returns nationwide

The retailer expects the offering will reduce expenses for mail-in returns and provide more resale opportunities.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2023

TJX sees buying opportunities as retail sector falters

The off-pricer’s CEO said product availability has been “phenomenal” as other companies look to offload product they can’t sell. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2023

Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023

Wayfair cancels plans for Houston fulfillment center

The move adds further evidence the furniture retailer's logistics footprint growth will be limited in 2023 amid falling sales.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2023

As inflation wears on, should retailers push back on supplier costs?

Commodity prices have fallen from their peaks, suggesting there is room to negotiate. But there's some risk in asking vendors to lower rates.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 23, 2023

Ikea’s climate footprint shrinks as it rapidly switches to renewables

Finding sustainable materials for the furniture retailer’s products, however, remains a stubborn challenge.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 22, 2023

Shopify to expand program offering better delivery date visibility

Shop Promise has drawn comparisons to Amazon's “Buy with Prime” feature.

By Max Garland • Feb. 16, 2023

Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 performance hampered by delivery delays

To avoid late deliveries, the retailer is making adjustments in people, processes and systems.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 16, 2023

Walmart shuts the door on e-commerce-only stores

The retailer is closing locations focused on pickup and delivery service, marking the end of a pilot that began a decade ago.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 15, 2023

The Children’s Place took a $65M hit from cotton prices in 2022

With container and air freight costs, the children’s clothing retailer logged a $135 million impact from heightened supply chain expenses.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 8, 2023

Lululemon looks to increase supplier diversity for indirect spend

The athleisure brand said it will increase the purchasing volume for vendors owned and operated by women and underrepresented groups in its non-merchandise spend. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 3, 2023

Levi’s blames $40M in unfilled orders on distribution center constraints

Meanwhile, the denim retailer is also grappling with bloated inventory levels.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2023

Sam’s Club aims to modernize supply chain with expansion of automated fulfillment

The wholesale club chain is adding more distribution centers as it looks to open 30 new stores across the U.S. over the next few years.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023

Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2023

GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

By Dani James • Jan. 24, 2023

Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

The Ohio center is the first of three planned as part of the retailer's effort to enhance supply chain efficiency.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 24, 2023

Walmart launches dedicated e-commerce site for businesses

Purchases made through Walmart Business will be available for in-store or curbside pickup, delivery or shipping.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 24, 2023

Bottleneck at LA distribution center eats away at Dr. Martens earnings

The footwear retailer found itself overwhelmed with inventory after orders arrived earlier than anticipated.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2023

How Party City suppliers ‘reached their limits’ as it slipped toward bankruptcy

Tightened terms with suppliers after it fell behind on payments helped tip the retailer into Chapter 11. Now it needs its vendor base more than ever.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 20, 2023

Party City gets green light to start paying ‘critical’ suppliers in bankruptcy

The party goods retailer expects to pay $74 million to its most important vendors over the course of the Chapter 11 process.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 19, 2023