Off-price retailers shift tactics as inventory gluts squeeze the industry

Markdowns by large retailers have created a domino effect, placing new pressures on the model of stores like Burlington and Ross.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 13, 2022

Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2022

Chewy opens third automated fulfillment center as shipping capacity grows

The pet supply retailer expects to ship a third of its outbound volume from automated facilities by this time next year.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 2, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond’s supply chain a critical component of turnaround plan

Interim CEO Sue Gove said the ailing retailer wants to increase its speed in getting product to stores and customers.

By Max Garland • Sept. 2, 2022

Retailers take expensive measures to clear inventory ahead of peak season

Faced with sluggish consumer demand, Gap, Kohl’s and Nordstrom are deploying deep discounts and pulling items from the shelves.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 30, 2022

Grocers have been slow to adopt automated fulfillment. That could change.

Inflation could renew grocers' interest in upgrading their e-commerce operations, experts say.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2022

Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment

The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 25, 2022

Quiet Platforms will offer faster Fanatics deliveries in more markets

The expanded partnership paves the way for American Eagle's logistics unit to offer same-day and next-day delivery for other customers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 24, 2022

Lowe’s pilots faster delivery at fulfillment center, select stores

The retailer is looking to bring products straight to home improvement professionals' jobsites.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 23, 2022

Kohl’s pursues ‘aggressive’ inventory cleanup

The retailer is canceling orders and leaning on promotions as it faces sluggish demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 23, 2022

Duluth Trading to open automated fulfillment center in Georgia

The apparel brand’s facility will be able to process and ship 160,000 units daily, executives said.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2022

Expert roundtable: How shippers should prepare for the 2022 peak season

Five industry insiders weighed in on whether carriers will be able to deliver during the holidays, and what shippers can do to ensure success.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2022

Gap enters logistics and fulfillment space with GPS Platform Services

The retailer will offer a suite of supply chain services including next-day shipping and reverse logistics.

By Max Garland • Aug. 19, 2022

Target earnings take a hit on inventory woes

The retailer's CEO stood by its strategy to markdown items and cancel orders after sluggish demand.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022

Shortages cost Sally Beauty $15M in lost sales

The beauty supplier is working to enhance vendor relations to get ahead of raw material constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 18, 2022

Walmart GoLocal surpasses 1M deliveries

The retail giant’s white-label delivery service celebrates the one-year anniversary of its launch later this month.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

‘We have to do something’: Can retail close the gap on supply chain emissions?

The industry is woefully behind on scope 3 targets for greenhouse gases. Data poses steep challenges, but experts say retailers still can — and must — do more.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 11, 2022

Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022

Clorox seeks ‘simpler and faster’ operating model to boost savings

Executives are targeting up to $100M in savings, though the initial transition will incur millions of dollars in costs.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 9, 2022

Walmart cuts corporate roles as it focuses on supply chain

The retail giant eliminated more than 200 positions to invest further in areas including technology and e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2022

Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs

Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2022

Target to open 3 new sortation centers in 'stores-as-hubs' push

New facilities in Chicago and Denver will help free up store space, batch orders and ease deliveries.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2022

Inventory glut leads an Amazon, Walmart supplier to cut purchase orders

Excess inventory had helped Helen of Troy, seller of brands like Hydro Flask and Vicks, during the pandemic. Now, the strategy is changing.

By Max Garland • July 22, 2022

Walmart's EV deal blocks Amazon as rivalry expands

The agreement prevents Canoo from making EVs for the e-commerce giant. One expert said Amazon is likely "more amused than anything."

By Max Garland • July 18, 2022