Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs

The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.

By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2025

Chocolate maker tweaks freight pricing for fresher store inventory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's efforts to boost franchisee order frequency is one of several supply chain changes the company has undertaken in recent months.

By Max Garland • July 22, 2025

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

By Philip Neuffer • July 22, 2025

Cargo theft moves into focus as Congress mulls how to fight organized retail crime

“This threat has evolved to our supply chains, exposing significant vulnerabilities,” Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting last week. 

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2025

Asos seeks optimized supply chain with new tech integration

The apparel company is using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform to gain real-time visibility of its distribution, fulfillment and logistics operations.

By Kelly Stroh • July 14, 2025

Joann supplier going out of business

Design Group Americas, whose portfolio includes sewing pattern brands like McCall’s, Simplicity, Butterick and Vogue, was sold off in May for $1.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2025

Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure

The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.

By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2025

Amazon ups maximum box length for FBA orders

The jump from 25 inches to 36 inches opens the door for Fulfillment by Amazon users to update their packaging designs and potentially trim logistics costs.

By Max Garland • July 11, 2025

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins industry praise

Retail, manufacturing and logistics organizations commended the bill’s tax cuts, lower depreciation rates and the end of the de minimis exemption.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2025

Giant Eagle continues push to optimize, integrate warehouse workflows

The grocery retailer plans to adopt the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform at all of its distribution centers by September.

By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Cost accounting can more accurately assess the impact of tariffs at the item level, one expert said.

By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2025

Walmart opens first owned-and-operated case-ready beef facility

The facility will process, pack and ship beef to distribution centers to serve the retailer's Midwest stores.

By Peyton Bigora • July 7, 2025

De minimis exemption slated to end in 2027

Commercial use of the trade tool allowing low-cost imports to avoid duties will be repealed as part of an expansive bill President Donald Trump signed on Friday.

By Max Garland • July 4, 2025

Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes

The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025

‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.

By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025

J.C. Penney to close Texas warehouse

The closure in Haslet will impact around 300 employees. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy

The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery

The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025

JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing. 

By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025

Sportsman’s Warehouse to pull forward holiday shipments to skirt tariffs

The retailer is focused on buying core items while cutting SKUs to battle market uncertainty and simplify its assortment.

By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2025

Amazon temporarily waives seller fee tied to Walmart orders

Multi-Channel Fulfillment users previously faced a 5% surcharge when they used non-Amazon carriers to deliver Walmart orders.

By Max Garland • June 24, 2025

Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics

The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2025

Kohl’s to close Ohio fulfillment center, lay off 768

The workforce reduction is due to increased shipping efficiency at other facilities, the discount retailer said.

By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2025

7 Brew hires first supply chain chief

Christopher Held will help scale operations and ensure product consistency at the fast-growing coffee chain.

By Julie Littman • June 17, 2025