10 factors warehouse managers should consider for goods-to-person fulfillment

Does your business need goods-to-persons fulfillment? Here are 10 factors to help weigh your decision.

Oct. 17, 2022

Levi’s sees jump in supplier violations, points to wage payment challenges

The retailer terminated two supplier relationships for noncompliance after it found zero-tolerance violations, per its annual sustainability report.

By Max Garland • Oct. 13, 2022

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Inventory Management

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Bed Bath & Beyond supplier ‘highly encouraged’ by retailer’s turnaround efforts

Helen of Troy, the seller of brands including OXO and Hydro Flask, had decreased its business with the struggling home goods chain.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2022

Walmart GoLocal exceeds 5,000 delivery locations, outpacing company targets

The retailer plans to “double down” on its white-label delivery service in its second year, a GoLocal exec said in an interview.

By Max Garland • Oct. 3, 2022

Nordstrom lays off over 200 workers at Iowa distribution center

The retailer is continuing work to make its supply chain faster and more productive, in part, by optimizing a California fulfillment facility to better serve West Coast consumers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2022

American Eagle leverages Quiet Platforms to speed its own fulfillment

E-commerce orders are now reaching customers within 3 days of checkout, and executives still see room for improvement.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2022

Walmart adds ‘smart garage’ company to InHome delivery program

MyQ, which makes technology found in 20% of household garages, will help the retailer expand its service focused on making secure deliveries.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 21, 2022

4 ways collaboration helps build supply chain resiliency

Navigating volatility during the pandemic wasn't easy. Several speakers shared their approach during a session at CSCMP Edge 2022.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 20, 2022

Amazon offers sellers free software to speed fulfillment

Veeqo helps merchants manage inventory and gives discounted rates with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 19, 2022

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