Retail: Page 24


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    Joann bolsters ocean carrier mix, capacity in preparation for holidays

    After spending around $35.3 million to free up stranded containers last quarter, the craft retailer is also focused on controlling freight costs.

    By July 8, 2022
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    Courtesy of South Carolina Ports Authority
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    Retail inventory in 2022: Normal is still nowhere in sight

    With Target taking the vocal lead, retailers are flushing out excess inventory to reset for the holidays. How much they’ll sell then is anybody’s guess.

    By July 8, 2022
  • Stock image of "Lady Day: Body & Soul," which missed its release date because of supply chain issues.
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    Courtesy of Rocket 88 Books
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    Deep Dive

    Waiting for 'Lady Day': A Billie Holiday book's supply chain saga

    On the planned release date, pre-ordered copies sat inside a container aboard the Evergreen ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Their voyage offers a glimpse into today’s ocean freight challenges.

    By July 7, 2022
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    Walmart GoLocal pushes deeper into food delivery with Local Express

    Independent grocers and other users of Local Express' platform will have access to same-day shipping through the arrangement, a critical offering to satisfy on-demand orders.

    By July 6, 2022
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    Walmart to levy a pickup and fuel charge on suppliers as transportation costs climb

    The charges, starting Aug. 1, come as the retailer looks to pass on rising inflation costs that have dampened profits.

    By July 6, 2022
  • La-Z-Boy store in La Mesa, California.
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    La-Z-Boy makes 'structural changes' across supply chain to tackle backlog

    The furniture retailer is leasing manufacturing plants in Mexico and adding suppliers to lower lead times.

    By June 28, 2022
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    Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns

    The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.

    By , June 23, 2022
  • Lego to open a new factory in Virginia.
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    Lego to open first US factory in Virginia

    The $1 billion facility will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand. 

    By Kaarin Moore • June 21, 2022
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    Old Navy struggles with demand planning due to supply chain delays

    The Gap-owned retailer is rebalancing its inventory mix after shipping delays left the company with excess product that is "out of sync" with consumer preferences.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 16, 2022
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    Family Dollar to shutter distribution center FDA flagged as rodent-infested

    Issues at the Arkansas facility led to a voluntary recall of several product categories and the temporary closure of some 400 stores.

    By June 14, 2022
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    'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit

    The president warned carriers that new regulations could be coming as he called on Congress to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

    By , Sarah Zimmerman • June 10, 2022
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    Urban Outfitters trims low-profit SKUs to boost margins

    Fewer styles and larger orders are among the tactics Urban Outfitters is using to offset rising freight costs.

    By June 10, 2022
  • Neon Sign, American Eagle Outfitters Easton Towne Center, Columbus, Ohio
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    Wellmeier, Ed. (2021). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    American Eagle’s logistics arm adds Saks Off Fifth, Fanatics as customers

    Six months after announcing its Quiet Logistics acquisition, the retailer is on the hunt for more clients.

    By June 2, 2022
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    Omnicom's new supply chain tool adjusts media spend based on inventory

    Shifts to media spend sometimes happen after customers had been sent to empty shelves, negatively affecting brand performance.

    By Chris Kelly • June 2, 2022
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    Target sees profit hit from fuel costs, excess bulky inventory

    Despite higher costs, the retailer is taking a selective approach to price hikes.

    By May 27, 2022
  • DroneUp flight engineers prepare a delivery drone to deliver a Walmart package.
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    Walmart building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone

    DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022.

    By May 24, 2022
  • Walmart announced Walmart GoLocal, its delivery as a service business, in August 2021.
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    Walmart GoLocal expands delivery to 1,600 locations

    Expanding its service should help GoLocal operate more efficiently as it competes with other same-day delivery providers.

    By May 23, 2022
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    REI hires chief supply chain officer as it expands distribution footprint

    A former TireHub executive is taking the reins as the outdoor retailer pursues further growth.

    By May 18, 2022
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    Under Armour is canceling orders due to supply chain issues

    All of the planned order cancellations are related to supply issues and not demand, CEO Patrik Frisk said.

    By May 13, 2022
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    Diversified sourcing helps Levi's avoid disruption from China lockdowns

    Less than 1% of the apparel maker's products come from China, after a yearslong strategy to diversify its supply.

    By May 12, 2022
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    Target prioritizes supply chain in leadership shuffle

    The retailer is capitalizing on recent growth with investments in digital, fulfillment and distribution capabilities.

    By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2022
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    Sponsored by Amazon Business

    How digital procurement with Amazon Business cultivates more sustainable supply chains

    Customers care about the sustainability commitment of the brands they choose to do business with.

    April 25, 2022
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    Amazon to expand fulfillment reach with 'Buy with Prime'

    The new initiative will allow non-affiliated sellers to use the e-commerce giant's distribution services.

    By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2022
  • A blue Amazon Prime truck bearing the company's logo is parked outside one of its warehouse centers.
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    Amazon to levy 5% fuel and inflation surcharge for fulfillment services

    The surcharge, a first for Fulfillment by Amazon, comes after the e-commerce giant already hiked fees in January to help offset higher operating costs.

    By April 14, 2022
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    Retrieved from Lowe's Newsroom on December 02, 2020
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    How Lowe's retooled its logistics network to meet pandemic demand

    Leveraging coastal holding facilities and shifting to a market delivery model are two pillars in the company's strategy, said Don Frieson, EVP of supply chain.

    By April 13, 2022