Costco slows chartered ship use as supply chain congestion eases

The retailer took a $93 million charge so it could downsize its shipping activities after controlling delivery on 50,000 containers during the ocean crunch.

By Ben Unglesbee , Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 14, 2022

Chewy leverages automated fulfillment to lower shipping costs

Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.  

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 13, 2022

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Walmart has big plans to expand automated fulfillment

Retrofitting facilities and building high-tech distribution centers are key components to the retail giant's omnichannel strategy, CEO Doug McMillon said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 13, 2022

Victoria’s Secret moves freight from air to ocean in bid to save costs

Executives said normalizing freight rates and improved supply chain flow have allowed the retailer to put goods back on boats, a strategy it expects will help save costs through next spring.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2022

Gap says in-transit inventory levels are ‘easing’

The clothing retailer has taken several measures to rightsize its inventory, with plans to continue its efforts into the new year.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2022

Dollar General takes $40M hit from delays in temporary warehouse openings

The company had to use suboptimal distribution networks and pay more in fees due to slowdowns in returning shipping containers. 

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2022

Gap reaps benefits from lower air freight rates

Retailers are growing more optimistic about freight-related tailwinds as rates become more favorable heading into the new year.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2022

Walgreens launches 24-hour same day delivery

The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2022

Uber expands access to same-day delivery for independent retailers

The deal with National Retail Solutions levels the playing field for thousands of businesses competing in the on-demand delivery era.

By Max Garland • Dec. 2, 2022

Burlington navigates higher sourcing costs after ‘desirable’ closeout buys

Product sourcing costs grew 13% from the previous quarter as the off-price retailer took advantage of excess supply.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 1, 2022

Foot Locker opens $40M Nevada distribution center for West Coast

The facility will serve more than 300 stores and cut shipping times in the region by more than 50%.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 29, 2022

Warehouse construction pipeline reaches record high as demand slows

An increase in construction comes as consumer trends shift.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 28, 2022

Target adds larger store format with focus on fulfillment and e-commerce

The concept is 20,000 square feet larger than the company average, with more space for pickup services, fulfillment and merchandise.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2022

Macy’s establishes mini distribution centers at 35 stores

The conversions, totaling around 1 million square feet of space, give the retailer a closer delivery presence to customers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2022

Lowe’s expands use of market delivery model for large products

The home improvement retailer has converted eight regions, covering more than half of its stores, to the new approach.

By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2022

Walmart’s inventory glut recedes

Markdowns and canceled orders helped the retail giant trim excess inventory by a third in Q3.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

Party City taps new COO to optimize supply chain

The leadership change comes as the party goods retailer targets $30 million in cost cuts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2022

American Eagle’s Quiet Platforms secures partnership to improve parcel tracking

The retailer's logistics arm has teamed with Parcel Perform to give shippers better carrier visibility.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 10, 2022

Holiday hangovers: Retailers seek to clear out inventory piles as the season ramps up

After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2022

P&G to offset rising costs with price increases, productivity initiatives

The actions come as the CPG prepares to unveil a new procurement and operations plan, dubbed Supply Chain 3.0, later this month.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 2, 2022

Aldi tests ecommerce platform, aims to create new delivery service

The business is working with a tech company to develop its own online grocery platform for use across the U.S.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2022

5 Walmart suppliers team up on renewable energy buy

Levi Strauss, J.M. Smucker and three others completed the first aggregated purchase power agreement under the retailer’s Project Gigaton, which encourages vendors to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 24, 2022

Asos overhauls operations as apparel demand becomes unpredictable

The fast-fashion company will institute a shorter, speedier buying cycle, explore more near-shore sourcing and reduce what it said has become a reliance on markdowns.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2022

Levi’s cuts Q1 orders by 25% amid inventory deluge

The denim maker is taking drastic measures to get back to normal by Q2 next year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2022

Stitch Fix closes factory as it ceases production of size-inclusive private label

The retailer acquired Mohnton Mills in 2017, but is now shuttering those operations in search of profitability.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2022