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

Kohl’s inventory down 6% as it makes way to chase merchandise

Executives say they feel good about current levels as they clear space and budget for newer goods.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 30, 2023

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By Supply Chain Dive staff

Chanel buys partial stake in cashmere and natural fibers supplier

The stake in Cariaggi strengthens the fashion brand's supply chain and alleviates sourcing issues.

By Laurel Deppen • May 25, 2023

Boot Barn’s Kansas City distribution center provides relief for California facility

Receiving activity at the new center began in April, with outbound activity expected to occur this month.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2023

Walmart opens store-based fulfillment center in Arkansas

The facility will help the retailer boost order throughput via a proprietary storage and retrieval system.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2023

Target’s delivery operations evolve with improved capacity, loading speeds

The retailer is testing high-capacity vans that can deliver nearly five times as many packages as sedans.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2023

Apparel makers must reform purchasing practices that hurt workers

When suppliers are squeezed on price, workers feel the greatest pain, writes a program manager at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.

By Natasja Sheriff Wells • May 15, 2023

UPS’ Roadie launches same-day delivery service for oversized items

Shippers using RoadieXL will be connected with a driver who has the proper vehicle and equipment to handle bulky items.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2023

Expert roundtable: What the future holds for sidewalk delivery robots

Executives and researchers share their takes on what the emerging transportation method will offer ten years from now.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

Dollar General boosts supply chain with new DCs

The addition of three new facilities expands storage and distribution capacity for the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 9, 2023

From stores to suppliers, how Destination XL tries to dodge the inventory ‘kiss of death’

“We have a philosophical point of view where we'd rather be chasing goods than chasing cancellations,” CEO Harvey Kanter told Supply Chain Dive. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond owes over $95M to these 14 vendors in its supply chain

The bankrupt retailer has big trade debts to numerous suppliers, as well as transportation and other service providers.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2023

Bed Bath and Beyond bankruptcy hits Ryder profits

The logistics company provided distribution management services for the bankrupt retailer.

By David Taube • May 2, 2023

How Bed Bath & Beyond lost its suppliers’ trust — and doomed itself

In the years leading up to bankruptcy, the retailer alienated major vendors by betting on private labels, and when that didn’t work, stock buybacks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 26, 2023

Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond looks to pay up to $17M to vendors

The retailer still needs the support of its suppliers and logistics providers even as it winds down its business.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2023

P&G expects $2.2B hit from supply costs in 2023

To combat inflation in inputs, the consumer goods giant is raising prices while taking steps to digitize and analyze its supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2023

Amazon targets counterfeits with new information-sharing exchange

The e-commerce giant said the program has already detected hundreds of problematic accounts.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2023

Ikea invests $2.2B to fuel US growth

The investment, which is the retailer’s largest in the past four decades, will be used to open locations and strengthen its fulfillment network.

By Caroline Jansen • April 24, 2023

On-demand delivery provider Frayt eyes large-scale shippers with $7M funding round

The company has already made progress in securing big-name customers like Bridgestone, Sherwin-Williams and Cargill.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2023

Lawmakers scrutinize potential loopholes in forced labor law

Congressional members want more information on enforcement following reports that shippers are skirting the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2023

David’s Bridal owes $27.5M to vendors as it navigates bankruptcy

The wedding apparel retailer is millions in debt to the joint venture that procures the bulk of its merchandise outside North America.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2023

NFI acquisition expands warehouse, distribution space

The deal will expand the company’s footprint in Canada and its reach into the retail sector.

By Larry Avila • April 19, 2023

Purchasing practices are still harming apparel suppliers in Bangladesh: report

With little leverage, manufacturers and workers in supply chains are still struggling as large fashion brands push for ultra-favorable terms, according to a new paper.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 19, 2023

Rent the Runway saves through delivery, return consolidation

The apparel rental company's use of "live swaps" comes as it works to mitigate the impact of carrier price hikes.

By Max Garland • April 18, 2023

Levi’s gets a grip on inventory as denim rebounds

Promotions helped ease a surplus struggle for the clothing company.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2023