Target’s operating profit leaps 273% after long battle against inventory

The spike follows last year’s painful stock clearing that “laid the groundwork for the recovery and profitability,” its CEO said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 21, 2023

TJX sees extra supply in the market for another 12 months

Along with others’ excess stock, the off-price retailer has found inventory opportunities amid the fall of Bed Bath & Beyond. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2023

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Inventory Management

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

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Delivery providers Pickup Now, Point Pickup merge to create ‘one-stop shop’

The combined company can grow by attracting mass merchandisers that sell a mix of different-sized items, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2023

Wayfair’s suppliers are ‘reverting to normal’: CEO

Stock levels for many home goods vendors have reached healthy levels after peaking last year, while new product introductions are at their highest in three years.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2023

Stitch Fix closing Pennsylvania fulfillment center as it readies new warehouse strategy

The apparel retailer's founder said closing two U.S. facilities will better optimize its inventory. 

By Max Garland • Aug. 7, 2023

Overstock attracts new suppliers with Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand

The retailer has increased its SKU count by 600,000 since it bought the chain’s intellectual property out of bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2023

Macy’s chief supply chain officer exits

Dennis Mullahy, who joined the department store from crafting retailer Michaels, stepped down in July after four years in the role.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 3, 2023

Levi Strauss strengthens East Coast e-commerce fulfillment with Kentucky facility

The 575,700-square-foot facility aims to lower lead times and optimize inventory positioning.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 1, 2023

How Amazon reached its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever’ in Q2

A regional fulfillment model, machine learning and the use of same-day delivery facilities helped the company achieve that milestone, an executive said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

How Brooks Running is deepening its supply chain visibility

The sports equipment retailer implemented traceability platform TrusTrace as the company works toward its responsible sourcing goals.

By Kelly Stroh • July 28, 2023

UPS-Teamsters deal: 9 reactions from Biden, industry groups

Federal officials, industry experts and retail groups all expressed relief over the tentative agreement reached Tuesday.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2023

Why supply chain execs should watch the US housing market

Supply Chain Dive panelists offered varying takes on whether the U.S. economy is headed for a bumpy landing or not.

By David Taube • July 26, 2023

Lowe’s expands same-day delivery nationwide with OneRail

The expansion aligns with the company's "Total Home Strategy" to drive long-term financial growth, Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison said.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2023

Temu accuses Shein of monopolizing suppliers

The ultra-fast fashion company alleged that its rival has forced exclusive agreements and “loyalty oaths" on manufacturers in the sector. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 21, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of local supplier pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Hallmark centralizes distribution network with second Liberty facility

The 850,000-square-foot hub is located less than a mile from its existing warehouse and will reduce transportation needs.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2023

Ace Hardware announces Kansas City, Missouri, distribution center

The planned facility is expected to enhance the company’s inventory capacity while meeting higher demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 6, 2023

What smart inventory management means in 2023 — so far

After working to shed overstocks last year, retailers are trying to keep their inventories lean and relying on the chase to meet demand as it comes. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 5, 2023

The Home Depot launches $500M cost-savings plan

Savings will focus on fixed operating expenses like supply chain holding capacity amid a decline in sales.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Target bolsters last-mile delivery reach with first extension facility

The Smyrna, Georgia, facility expands the retailer’s next-day delivery in the Atlanta market to an additional 500,000 customers.

By Max Garland • June 26, 2023

Walmart’s enhanced seafood policy sets new standards for tuna suppliers

More retailers are tightening regulations aimed at ensuring sustainability in the seafood they stock.

By Peyton Bigora • June 22, 2023

Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season

The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.

By Max Garland • June 13, 2023

Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?

Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2023

Big Lots pursues creative sourcing to lessen product shortages

The retailer expects to fully overcome the shuttering of its largest supplier by the end of Q2.

By Kelly Stroh • June 1, 2023

Higher shipping costs keep biting into Williams-Sonoma’s earnings

The retailer has shipped from out-of-market distribution centers and made multiple deliveries for multi-unit products in order to reach customers quicker.

By Max Garland • May 31, 2023